Deck the Halls with Activities

Paul Stevens Carpe Diem (but in a relaxed sort of way) “DECK THE HALLS” What a difference a year makes.  At this time last year, we were into the early stages of a winter that really didn’t want to show up as the temperatures were unseasonably mild and snow was not even a twinkle in

Clippin’ bolts – Sport Climbing in Colorado

Hank Shell The arena of rock climbing in Colorado has long been hotbed of debate and jocular friction, one where seasoned climbers champion their chosen discipline and, at times, spite those others that don’t meet their ideal vision of the sport. This schism can be especially stark between traditional climbing purists and hard-charging sport climbers.

Thoughts from Grayson: The Long Haul

Thoughts from Grayson: The Long Haul

Grayson Fertig   Training Strategy for the Long Haul The first 4 weeks Create for yourself a strategy-driven approach to physical readiness.  Think in terms of 4 week periods.  Develop your intensity across 3 weeks and use the 4th week for active recovery.  Train 3 times per week with the focus building off of Day

Stay Fit with Elk Hunting in the Colorado Rockies

Hank Shell Fall in Colorado’s Southern San Juan Range is a fickle and tempestuous season. The landscape undergoes a metamorphosis of color as the truncated days and cool nights set the once green collars of the mountains ablaze with orange leaves. Hoar frost supplants the morning dew on Alpine meadows of sedge and hairgrass, and the first

Staying in Shape for the Long Haul

    Paul Stevens “ALMOST DONE” Halloween was just a couple of days ago and wasn’t it fun to see the little ones show up at the door, wide-eyed and dressed up in all manner of costumes, holding their treat bags open anticipating what we were about to add to their collection of goodies?  We

Meet Master Racquetball Champion Ed Roffey

Meet Forever Fit Science Master Racquetball Champion Ed Roffey. Roffey is a 57 year old 2015 World Master Racquetball Champion and 2015 Huntsman World Senior Games Gold Medalist.  Roffey is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was dedicated to getting better at racquetball during his active duty in the military and after. You

Getting There

Getting There

Paul Stevens Carpe Diem (but in a relaxed sort of way) “GETTING THERE” Today was supposed to be a red letter day as the neck brace I have to wear to protect a couple of cracked vertebrae was to come off.  That would have been a distinct ‘Yahoo!” moment as this thing is slowly driving

Endocannabinoids

Thoughts From Grayson: Endocannabinoids

Grayson Fertig Thoughts From Grayson: Endocannabinoids Dear Fasttwitchgrandmas, Let’s say the article Dr. Julia Basso wrote caught your eye-Endocannabinoids: The Secret to Why Exercise Makes Us Feel So Good. And this idea or feeling of an exercise high made you say I want that. Well then what’s next? Maybe for some you’re already there whereas

Change it up!

Thoughts From Grayson: Change it up!

Grayson Fertig Dear Forever Fit Sciences, Thanks for your interest in Forever Fit Science.  Our hope is that each time you visit the site that you leave with a pearl or two that you can apply in your life.  Our goal is to keep you in the game as well as keep you interested in

Crack Climbing

“Creekin’” – An Intro to Crack Climbing

Hank Shell “Creekin’” – An Intro to Crack Climbing The Canyonlands of Southeastern Utah have long captivated the imaginations of those fortunate enough to visit. The Martian-like geography, a vast system of tiered canyons and sheer sandstone walls roiling upward into towering mesas, can seem like a barren wasteland to those gazing down from the

#Dadblog: A Triathlon Comeback

Mike Caterini Sorry to keep you hanging.  I sustained an injury that left no permanent damage, but interrupted my triathlon training regimen for two months.  Excuses aside, I’m now back in the swing of things, picking up where I left off.  My end of summer targets have been replaced by end of November goals, which

Road to Recovery

The Road to Recovery

Paul Stevens Carpe Diem (but in a relaxed sort of way) “ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY” It’s been about six weeks since my very unfavourable encounter with a ½ ton pick-up truck and I am pleased to report that I’m well on the way to a complete recovery.  Adding up the damage that was done