Get Outdoors: Snowshoe for a Cause!

I have to admit, I despise gyms. I am not a fan of exercising indoors. I do not enjoy running on a treadmill to nowhere. I prefer to be outside amongst the trees and the birds and the sunshine. Warmth on my skin and fresh air in my lungs.

But.....it's winter. It's cold. In fact, Salt Lake temperatures have been downright frigid this year, and I won't even get into the air quality, or lack of it. 

And so this snowy, blizzardy Saturday, after spending weeks indoors, I decided to snowshoe. And not just any course, but a 5k for the Tubbs Romp to Stomp, a fundraiser for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. And yes, I said blizzardy...severe winter weather warning and all, the race must go on!

Sideways snow and 50 mph gusts, pre-race Zumba and pink-colored accents - and it could not have been more fun!

I encourage everyone to GET OUTDOORS no matter the season. And if you can dress silly and raise awareness for a great cause, even better!

Where do you run?

What do you do to stay in shape?

I enjoy hiking, jogging, riding bikes - and snowshoeing and skiing in the winter. Sometimes I hit up a gym or an indoor fitness class, but I prefer to exercise outside; nothing like fresh air and warm sunshine to fill your lungs and clear your mind. I'm lucky I live in Utah where there are endless trails, mountains, meadows, and a variety of terrain to cover. It helps keep things fresh and fun.

One of my favorite 'clear your head' runs is the path that weaves its way around McPolin Farm in Park City. Wide open space, and a beautiful, monumental white barn (formerly a dairy farm) in a lush green, rural setting.

Jogging passed McPolin Farm

Down in the valley, I enjoy jogging around Sugarhouse Park. With a duck pond, a tiny waterfall and lush green grass, you forget there's a sprawling city all around you. What are your favorite places to exercise outdoors?

Dreaming under a shady tree, after a jog around Sugarhouse Park.