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Your fairy godmother granted you three wishes. In addition to world peace and saving Mother Nature, your third wish would be:

July 2, 2009

A Running Start

A Running Start

See little Suzie run.  See little Suzie improve her self-esteem.  See Suzie avoid eating disorders and pregnancy during her teenager years.  See Suzie grow up to become a confident woman who realizes her potential.

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Journey into the Unknown | Personal Amazing Race with Competitours

A wise man once said, “All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.”   But you are aware that you can do without soap opera drama, the annoying cameramen, and becoming dissected by bloggers.  Keep your humility and dignity while keeping the adventure alive with your personal Amazing Race, courtesy of Competitours.

Back to the Edge | Graceful Edge Relaunches

Does absence make the heart grow fonder?  We hope so.  After months and nary a peep, many of you wrote:  “Are you still around?”, “Where are you?”, “I miss getting my Edge!”.  Well, we missed you too!  So without further adieu…

Control Your Load | R.E.Load custom messenger bags

Some may label you as a total control freak.  Fair trade organic coffee with enough 2% milk for a shade of darkish milk chocolate, half a packet of Splenda and served in a non-metallic travel mug. On the other hand, you prefer to be known as a strong-minded chick who knows what she wants.  Thank you very much.

By George, It Really Works | George's Skin Cream

Light dusting of flakes on top of a tough crusty surface.  Definitely not the best ski conditions.   But it could be worse. Like when it also describes the condition of your skin in the winter.

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June 28 - July 9, 2009: Free Pilates Sessions

Take Pilates into the virtual world with Fulfillment Online Studio.  Using video conferencing, students can take part in live virtual exercise sessions.  Get live interaction with your instructor for maximum results without leaving your house.

July 7, 2009: Great Falls Family Hike

Join the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club for a kid-friendly hike along the River and Matildaville Trails. Enjoy beautiful views of the Potomac River along Mather Gorge plus a little rock scrambling to keep you on your toes.

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Ask the Expert:  Using a road bike for triathlons

Ask the Expert: Using a road bike for triathlons

Q: Can I do a Tri on a Road Bike? - This caught my attention because my sis and I are signing up for our first 70.3 Ironman and we've only done Xterra tri's. I haven't bought a new bike since 2000 (my mountain bike is pretty dandy) so I'm stumped about the road/tri bike issue. I'd like to use the bike for commuting as well - what do you recommend? Commute is 14 miles one way. Need to keep the cost reasonable (single mom). Jill

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Interview

Marilyn Price

At 68, Marilyn Price has the bone density and blood pressure of a teenager and the driven energy of a visionary. She is always in a hurry with a million things on her ¨To Do¨ list. And right on top? Daily mountain bike riding. Forty-five minutes. First thing in the morning.

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Cindy Koo
Canmore, AB, Canada

Loves: trail running, mountain biking, adventure racing, backcountry and X-country skiing, climbing and windsurfing

Dream job: Organic farmer growing mangoes, pineapples, avocados, green beans and yam fries with miso gravy.

Interested in: Clean and green living.

Admires: David Suzuki and Deepak Chopra

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