WE Fit 50 Pikes Peak Ultra Race Report by Jessica Beecham The weeks leading into WE Fit 50 sponsored by National Federation of the Blind were jam packed for the WE Fit Wellness team. I was traveling for work for the majority of days between the 8th through the 28th. Early on the 28th, … [Read more…]
Inspired by Kevan Worley Folks who listen to our podcast or regularly notice our social media know that we have recently been spending a great deal time following Jessica’s training and, completion of her WE Fit 50 race on Saturday July 29th. Jessica is a true champion. She’s not my inspiration because she is blind, … [Read more…]
Jessica has put many hours into preparing for her first 50 miler at the Pikes Peak Ultra marathon. Here is a glimpse into what some of that training looks like. in this video Jessica and one of the guides she will be running with Tim Gore, are out on the mountains preparing to take on … [Read more…]
Persistence Pays Off By Jessica Beecham One of my hardest days on the trail was when guide Sheyna Marshall and I set out to do Mt. Rosa for the first time. I knew that Mt. Rosa would be the most technical piece of the Pikes Peak Ultra but I was not too worried. After … [Read more…]
STRONGER Training for the Pikes Peak Ultra has given me a lot of time to think and self-reflect. When running with guide, Tim Gore, there is plenty of time to be ridiculously silly and then still reflect some more. When I am out on the trail for 6 or 7 hours, sometimes I ask myself, … [Read more…]
The following post was written by Kevan Worley and Brooke Adamek Riding down to the YMCA the other day, my Lyft driver mentioned a car with a huge sticker on the back window that read, “Essential Oils: real medicine, right now.” Last summer at the NF Be Healthy fair, presented by the NFB Sports & … [Read more…]
By Kevan Worley The title of this blog post comes from the first line of an email I received over the holidays… Okay, in full disclosure, WE Fit Wellness does not have any official relationship with the Y. We are members of our local Y. Over the years we have used a number of fitness … [Read more…]
by Kevan Worley WE Fit Wellness is nothing if not fun! After all, one of the critical credentials enjoyed by our team is Jessica’s designation as a recreational therapist, among her other qualifications. Yay! She teaches us all that there is no wellness without fun. The holidays are about both fun and reflection. Reflecting on … [Read more…]
by: Kevan Worley OK, so to add to my holiday reassure, I am told by director Beecham that I need to write a holiday blog. How’s this, with great sincerity, I say, “happy holidays.” Not very sincere? OK. How about this: I’ve done pretty well with my eating and exercise over this past year. So … [Read more…]
by: Brooke Adamek Listeners of Find Your Fit know Jessica and Kevan have talked about the properties and benefits of kombucha tea. Many folks have taken to drinking this healthful elixir because it promises a strengthened immune system, energy improvement and good digestion. Some even drink it because they like the carbonation and flavor. Kombucha … [Read more…]
