Nova Weekend Warriors

Today we discuss the unique macros needs of the Weekend Warrior with Stephanie Stierhoff of Power and Balance Fitness, creator of NutNola/SeedNola. Learn about the common misconceptions surrounding athletes and the big 3: Fats, Carbohydrates and Protein.Connect with Stephanie & Power and Balance FitnessFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/powerandbalancefitness/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerandbalancefitness/Website: https://powerandbalancefitness.com/

This week we talk about the "Play" in the Reston "Live Work Play" motto ... specifically ways to play this weekend at historic Lake Anne where the Reston Trust & Museum 2nd Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta will be taking place on Saturday! Links mentioned in this episode:Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta: https://www.restonmuseum.org/cardboardReston Historic Trust and Museum: https://www.restonmuseum.org/Lake Anne Plaza: http://lakeanneplaza.com/Reston Pathways: https://www.reston.org/Parks,RecreationEvents/Pathways/tabid/418/Default.aspxAspen Jewerly Design: http://www.aspendesigns.net/For additional information, questions or comments on today's podcast, connect with NoVA Weekend Warriors at https://massagetherapybymeg.com/podcast

Amy Dagliano and Kate Janich Viggiano, Co-Founders of Rowan Tree, a new Co-Work and Co-Growth Space in Herndon, Virginia, discuss how and why they incorporate fitness and wellness into their work day and into their business model for Rowan Tree. Connect with Rowan Tree:Website: https://workrowan.comRowan Tree Facebook page: https://facebook.com/workrowanRowan Tree Instagram page: https://instagram.com/workrowanRowan Tree Twitter page: https://twitter.com/workrowanRowan Tree campaign at iFund Women: https://ifundwomen.com/projects/rowan-treeLinks Mentioned in this Episode:Rowan Tree Pop Up CoWorking Days and other events: https://workrowan.com/happenings/The Great Good Place by Ray Oldenburg: https://www.dacapopress.com/titles/ray-oldenburg/the-great-good-place/9781569246818/ArtSpace Herndon: https://www.artspaceherndon.org/Lake Anne Brew House: https://lakeannebrewhouse.com/___Thank you to our episode sponsor Elden Street Tea Shop of Herndon Virginia https://eldenstreettea.com

Dr. Peter McGarry with Chiropractic Family Health Centre, a Palmercare Clinic in Centreville, VA talks about the unique perspective he brings to CrossFit as a Doctor of Chiropractic. We discuss tips for those who have never tried CrossFit before, what the seasoned CrossFit Athlete can do to take their progress to the next level and what to look for in a CrossFit box. We even get off topic a bit and talk about health & wellness in general, how our views may differ as a Chiropractor and Massage Therapist based on our scope of practice, what we can learn from each other and how we can work together to provide a well rounded health and wellness team for our clients. How to connect with Dr. Peter McGarry:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-mcgarryChiropractic Family Health Centre, a Palmercare Clinic, in Centreville: https://chirofamilyhealth.com Links mentioned in this episode:CrossFit PR Star: https://crossfitprstar.com Palmercare Chiropractic: https://palmercare.com Chiropractic Family Health Centr

Cheryl Toner, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist based in Northern Virginia, talks about the unique nutrition needs of Weekend Warriors. We discuss research, our biggest nutrition challenges and more. Sign up for additional audio including Cheryl's take on some popular nutrition buzzwords at massagetherapybymeg.com/podcast. Connect with Cheryl Toner, MS, RDN:https://athletesfoodcoach.comLinks discussed in today's episode:What certification seals on dietary supplements mean: https://www.consumerreports.org/vitamins-supplements/what-usp-verified-and-other-supplement-seals-mean/NSF for Sport Certified Products http://www.nsfsport.com/certified-products/USP Verification Program http://www.usp.org/verification-services/program-participantsSports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition DPG http://www.scandpg.orgSpecial Olympics https://www.specialolympics.org/Thank you to our episode sponsor Elden Street Tea Shop of Herndon, VA https://eldenstreettea.com

Liz Kamp, Reston Mom of 3, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Schwinn Instructor and owner of New Trail Cycling Studio opening right here in Reston, discusses how indoor cycling helped her make the shift away from perfectionism and towards self acceptance, enjoying fitness for fun and wellness with a new positive outlook...and more!Connect with Liz and New Trail Cycling Studio:https://www.newtrailcycling.com/https://www.facebook.com/newtrailcycling/https://www.instagram.com/newtrailcycling/Pre Opening Campaign (ends June 22nd, 2018): https://ifundwomen.com/projects/new-trail-cycling-studioAdditional Links mentioned in this episode:Lake Anne Plaza: http://lakeanneplaza.com/https://www.facebook.com/LakeAnnePlaza/https://www.instagram.com/lakeanneplaza/

CONTENT ALERT: Depression, Anxiety, Mental Health. This week we saw two highly publicized tragedies. Mental health is different for everyone. I’m not providing answers, I can’t provide guidance. Everyone’s different. I can only provide my story...so I’m putting myself out there and putting my story up here this week on my NoVA Weekend Warriors podcast this week. Resources Links:http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/: https://www.nami.org/http://mentalhealthrecovery.com/https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/contact/ProgramDetail.aspx?agId=4313National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Entrepreneur and Running Coach Liz Badley talks about the many benefits of the Jeff Galloway Run/Walk/Run Method. As usual, we also touch on a few other fitness and running related topics!Connect with Liz:https://facebook.com/lizbadleyhttps://instagram.com/restonstylehttps://restonstyle.comMentioned in this episode:Jeff Galloway Run/Walk/Run Method: http://www.jeffgalloway.com/training/run-walk/Jeff Galloway Magic Mile: http://www.jeffgalloway.com/training/magic-mile/Potomac River Running: https://www.potomacriverrunning.com/Pacers Running: https://www.runpacers.com/Soleful Orthotics Solutions: https://www.solefulorthotics.com/Fast Track Physical Therapy: https://www.fasttracktherapy.com/BeautyCounter by Liz: https://www.facebook.com/lizbeautycounter/https://www.beautycounter.com/lizbadley

This weekend was about feeling Pride in our community & giving back through volunteerism! Another great weekend in Northern Virginia! Links mentioned in this episode:Herndon Festival; http://www.herndonfestival.net/Herndon Festival 5k/10k Races & Fitness Expo: http://www.herndonfestival.net/10k-5k-races.html ArtSpace Herndon: https://www.artspaceherndon.org/Herndon Rotary: https://www.herndonrotary.org/Herndon Parks & Recreation Department: http://www.herndon-va.gov/about-us/recreation/about-parks-recreationReston Pride: http://www.uureston.org/reston-pride/Reston Sprint Triathlon: http://www.restonsprinttri.org/ Cornerstones: https://www.cornerstonesva.org/

*With the Holiday Weekend, I am pushing out Wednesday's Interview Episode early on Sunday! - In Episode 7, I interview Greg Russell, Ragnar Warrior and coordinator of the DC Ragnar Ambassador, who discusses all things Ragnar, including the upcoming, not to be missed, Lake Anne Brew House mini-Ragnar Relay happening this Wednesday 5/30/2018 at Lake Anne Plaza in Reston Virginia.Links discussed in this podcast:Lake Anne Brew House mini-Ragnar Relay: https://www.facebook.com/events/237352773495344/Becoming a Ragnar Ambassador: https://www.runragnar.com/ambassadorsReebok Ragnar Appalachians WV: https://www.runragnar.com/event-detail/trail/appalachians_wvReebok Ragnar Washington DC: https://www.runragnar.com/event-detail/relay/dcReebok Ragnar Chicago: https://www.runragnar.com/event-detail/relay/chicagoPotomac Heritage Trail: https://www.nps.gov/pohe/index.htmFountainhead Regional Park: https://www.novaparks.com/parks/fountainhead-regional-parkRagnar Resources:Find Community Ragnar Meetups: https://www.runragnar.

Meg interviews Rachel Eisenfeld, Certified Pedorthist with Soleful Orthotic Solutions, who talks about athletic shoes, shoe lacing techniques, when orthotics make sense...and when they don't! Connect with Rachel:facebook: https://www.facebook.com/solefulorthotics/website: https://www.solefulorthotics.com/ Mentioned in this episode:Athletic Lacing Tips: https://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/lacingmethods.htmReston Runners Women's Training Program: https://www.restonrunners.org/index.php/programs/women-s-trainingElden Street Tea Shop: https://www.eldenstreettea.com/

Today's Sunday Shortcut is a recap of my experience volunteering for Bike to Work Day.Links to the organizations mentioned in tonight's podcast:Bike to Work Metro DC: http://www.biketoworkmetrodc.org/Herndon Parks and Recreation Department: http://www.herndon-va.gov/recreationWashington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA): http://www.waba.org/A-1 Cycling: http://www.a1cycling.com/Great Harvest Bread Company: http://darngoodbread.com/herndonGreen Lizard Cycling: https://www.greenlizardcycling.com/Quality Chiropractic: http://www.qualitychirova.com/Northwest Federal Credit Union: https://www.nwfcu.org/Kona Ice of North Fairfax County: https://www.kona-ice.com/…/kona-ice-of-north-fairfax-county/

Coach Tracy discusses how to move from a single sport to triathlon training, how to add swimming to your routine and more! Connect with Coach Tracy:instagram: https://www.instagram.com/novasportscoachinstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dmvcoffeejunkiewebsite: http://novasportscoach.comfacebook: https://www.facebook.com/novasportscoachtwitter: https://twitter.com/novasportcoachCoffee Shops mentioned in today's podcast: https://www.weirdbrothers.com/http://chaicoffeecafe.com/

A quick overview of the book, The Brave Athlete https://www.velopress.com/books/the-brave-athlete/

Today Meg interviews Laura Kauh, owner of Laurentina Photography, Cross Country/Track Coach and avid runner, about how she found running, how she balances two careers and how she still makes time to run. She shares some of her challenges along her journey and rewarding, stand out moments that make it all worth while! Links to some of the running programs, races and how to connect with Laura on social media:http://prtrainingprograms.com/training-programs/http://www.restonsprinttri.org/https://www.facebook.com/laurentinaphoto/https://www.instagram.com/laurentinaphoto/https://www.instagram.com/solesincolour/Check out new episodes of NoVA Weekend Warriors each Sunday and Wednesday at 8pm.

Today's episode is about the Virtual Tribes we belong to...those online fitness related Facebook groups and meetup pages where we share our successes and encourage others. See links to my favorite local northern Virginia running/fitness groups in the comments sections! And don't forget to catch the next episodes of NoVA Weekend Warriors each Sunday and Wednesday at 8pm (with better production value starting with Episode 2).