After an invigorating Boulder Motivational Monday, a couple decided to cap off their day with an evening stroll, their loyal dog in tow. The sun had just begun its descent, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink, casting a warm glow over the city’s unique landscape. They chose their favorite path, one that meandered through lush parks and alongside the bubbling creek, a route that never failed to remind them of Boulder’s natural beauty and the vibrant community they were proud to be part of. This Monday had been particularly inspiring for both of them. They had started... Read More

DISCLAIMER! Isn’t that a fun word to start with? Here’s where I’m going with the disclaimer. We’re going to discuss a variety of exercises to build and maintain a Boulder Body. We intend to and plan to do it without injury and with maximum benefit. 1. Most exercises can be harmful if done incorrectly or if medically contraindicated. (I love that word). As a practical point, my best suggestion is that you start with a trainer for at least a session or so. After you’ve identified the most likely exercise modalities to work out with, have the trained trainer observe... Read More

Colorado has a lot of mountains, and sometimes you may want something a bit more relaxing than scaling the flatirons. That’s what Coot Lake is for. It’s a flat lake area that houses coots, mallards, and lots of other ducks. A lot of the lake actually acts as a wildlife preserve for wetland species, so expect to see a fair amount of ducks and birds. You may even see a Northern Harrier, which is the most threatened nesting bird species in Boulder County. It’s also a very popular gathering place for dog walkers and runners, who can be seen pacing the trails in the area. Trails from... Read More

9One of the greatest challenges we find along our life journey or spiritual path is to feel love and compassion for ourselves. It requires that we treat ourselves well, and give ourselves time and space to be still, to re-fuel, to rest and to gather our resources.’Self-care’ is a term we hear a lot now, and it means just this – finding ways, no matter how small and seemingly unimpressive, to find some peace for a moment. In this busy and pressured lifestyle we often have, we need this time to rest and to remember who we are and how we operate without the busy-ness. When we choose... Read More

“Bark, bark, grrrrr, bark!” That is Jazmin’s way of saying, “hello!” On another amazing, sunny Boulder County day, I ran into Jazmin and her people, Vicki and Tanya, taking a stroll along beautiful Coal Creek Trail.  They were out trying to wear Jazmin out a little bit! She is a Golden Retriever – Husky mix and loving this weather, just check out the smile on her furry face! Two years ago, Tanya and Vicki moved back to Colorado after living in Las Vegas for 10 years. They live in Lafayette and love their fur baby, Jazmin. Vicki tends bar in Denver when she isn’t... Read More

For anyone who’s been sitting under a rock, the Colorado greenery is slowly turning into reds and oranges and yellows. It’s a prime time to explore the outdoors, and with the weather being so temperate, there couldn’t be a better time to hike a few more trails before it gets too chilly. I biked up Boulder Canyon last weekend, and the beautiful colored trees made it a real treat. The Boulder Canyon trail can be accessed by traveling west on the Boulder Creek path. It goes along the highway for a short period, but then it starts following alongside a beautiful river. In fact,... Read More