Beginner’s Guides

  • What to wear your first time skiing

    What to wear your first time skiing

    When I moved to Colorado in 2013, I’d never been on a pair of skis in my life. The concept of being excited for winter was still completely foreign to me. I’m from the East Coast, where winter is basically three months of grey, bone-chilling misery. Figuring out what to wear is one of the Read more

  • 16 things all beginner runners know to be true

    16 things all beginner runners know to be true

    After seeing this listicle on Women’s Health and understanding none of it, I thought I’d remix “16 Things You’ll Only Understand If You’re A Runner”….for beginners. 1. You are no longer fazed by getting lapped by everyone at the park, including elderly dogs and small children. 2. The only gadget you own is the free version Read more

  • Beginner’s Race Guide: Denver’s Bronco 7k

    Beginner’s Race Guide: Denver’s Bronco 7k

    **UPDATE FROM 2016 RACE** My friend Melissa ran the 2016 Broncos 7k, and it looks like race management really took last year’s issues to heart! Melissa shared this picture of the newly revamped finish line, which they managed to widen without damaging the turf. I can’t speak to the new course, but it also looks Read more

  • Beginner’s guide to Looe Key snorkeling

    Beginner’s guide to Looe Key snorkeling

    I used to spend my winters working in Florida (less glamorous than it sounds, believe me) and I’m willing to try almost anything once (unless it involves jumping out of anything or close encounters with carnivorous animals). On a weekend getaway to Key West, my then-boyfriend (now husband) suggested going snorkeling. Despite my initial anxiety Read more

  • Beginner’s Trail Guide: St. Mary’s Glacier

    Beginner’s Trail Guide: St. Mary’s Glacier

    St. Mary’s Glacier is a bit of a hidden gem, and it’s definitely a hike you should do once. Obviously, it’s not hard to find spectacular views on hikes in Colorado, but how many chances do you get to hike on a glacier?! To be completely honest, this was a doozy of a hike for me as Read more

  • Jog A Dog at Denver Animal Shelter

    Jog A Dog at Denver Animal Shelter

    Disclaimer: I take no responsibility if you fall in irreversible, head over heels love with any of the dogs you jog with. They are all up for adoption and I’m not liable for any severe cases of puppy love. Do you live in the Denver area? Do you have a mild to moderate obsession with Read more