MidLife Food & Fitness

12/03/2025

Winter running is not that bad - really, I’m serious! It was 15 degrees this morning but I layered up well and was toasty warm.

Want to stay active this winter? You should! It’s the best way to prevent weight gain, stabilize blood sugar, lower high blood pressure and lots of other cool things.

If you need a training plan or guidance on what/how to do it, come see us at Summit Sports Lab in Silverthorne, CO, or email me at Cindy@summitsportslab.com and we can get you going!

11/10/2025

Almageddon training ride #1 in the books! What is Almageddon? A winter triathlon in Alma, CO, on Jan 17th, 2026, that’s starts at 10653’ and ends at 11700’!

It’s bike, ski, snowshoe up 1800’ and then turning around and doing it in reverse. Yee haw!

I may or may not have talked my friends into doing it with me too…😜🤷‍♀️….and we rode the course today. Too. Much. Fun!!

11/06/2025

Who says women over 50 can’t run fast? Just watch us!!

09/23/2025

This is my 4th week doing hill repeats and my knee doesn’t hurt - yippee!! I signed up for a half-marathon that has a long hill at the end so I want to be ready.

I’ve also been able to increase the weight on almost all of the strength training exercises I’m doing. This helps me to be a better runner and strengthen my bones too.

If you live in Summit County, Co, and want personal training, VO2 max testing, or strength coaching, hit us up at Summit Sports Lab in Silverthorne and you’ll be jumping for joy too!

09/14/2025

Yep, power is important, ladies!

But it’s not what you’re thinking. It’s not bench pressing 300 lbs. or running a 5 minute mile.

Muscle power is simply your ability to move quickly and confidently - like standing up from a chair without the “oomph” sound, catching yourself if you trip, or carrying groceries in one trip like the superhero you are. 🛒💪

The best part? Building power is easier than you think. Small, intentional moves done a little faster - like sit-to-stands, step-ups, or tossing a light medicine ball - train your body to react, balance, and move with ease.

You don’t need a gym full of heavy weights. You just need more get-up-and-go.

Stay tuned for more ways to increase your POWER and live your best life.

08/25/2025

There's so much pseudoscience out there now, which is why I like to follow Dr. Jen Gunter. She's a master myth-buster and all-around cool OB/GYN doc. Since I keep hearing about "bioidentical" hormones, I thought y'all might be interested in reading more about them and how they came to be.

How a catchy word jumped from alternative medicine to Oprah, reshaped menopause care, and left decades of confusion in its wake

03/02/2025

Thanks to .design for helping me create beautiful post cards to market my nutrition and personal training business! She answered my request for help and quickly got it done. I would highly recommend working with her!

02/17/2025

Got some bling today! Did the Breckebeiner Winter Triathlon and got 2nd in my age group woo hoo!!

Run, fat bike, XC ski - none of which I really trained for but I still managed to finish!

Note to self: learn to skate ski! I did classical cross-country skiing and got hammered by the skate skiers. This is my new goal for next year!

01/25/2025

Did my first fat bike race today! Fifteen miles of gut-busting trails. It was hard but fun!!

12/15/2024

Learning so many new things from Stephanie Clairmont with The Leveraged Practice! Can’t wait to implement what I’ve learned in my nutrition and fitness business!

10/21/2024

Trail running during hunting season is a bit scary, hence the bright yellow!

I managed to get out on the trails this weekend to hike, bike, and run. What did you do for exercise and FUN this weekend?

10/07/2024

Hot Chocolate 15k in the books! Longest I’ve run since knee surgery in January and I felt great!

Took it slow and was able to run almost the whole way.

I do think the strength training I’ve been doing has helped. Thanks, Julie Hansen of Fitbliss!!

Off to Fruita, Co, tomorrow for some mountain biking! Who said your 60’s have to be boring??!

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