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Block Island Never Gets Old

Block Island Never Gets Old

Laid-back Fitness
Published on: 25/07/2013

The 2013 Block Island Diary featured more passive relaxation than previous years. Perhaps that’s age setting in but I attribute it to different priorities.

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Saving the Bay with Laurie Magellan

Saving the Bay with Laurie Magellan

Laid-back Fitness
Published on: 30/08/2012

Lost in the chaos of the relocation project was the Save the Bay Swim! This is typically my favorite event of the summer!

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Another Addition to the Primal Playground File: Hawaii!

Another Addition to the Primal Playground File: Hawaii!

Laid-back Fitness
Published on: 05/11/2011

Two weeks after landing back in the continental US, I’m ready to recap the physical adventures of our honeymoon in Maui and Oahu!

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Week in Review: Swimming, Biking, Handstands

Week in Review: Swimming, Biking, Handstands

Laid-back Fitness
Published on: 25/08/2011

Warmed up with a bunch of different movements and a kettlebell complex. Then hit some tough balance-oriented strength moves...

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So Fun I Forgot to be Sore!

So Fun I Forgot to be Sore!

Laid-back Fitness
Published on: 01/08/2011

Friday night was rainy and gray but stood no chance at deterring me from sailing away to Block Island for Round 2 of care free times.

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Save the Bay Swim + Surfing Double Session

Save the Bay Swim + Surfing Double Session

Laid-back Fitness
Published on: 19/07/2010

From the “there’s nothing better than a RI summer” department comes the annual Save the Bay Swim. This year it started earlier than normal so LL and I rose hours before the sun...

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