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Margaret McConnell welcomes Mandy Marquardt of USA Cycling and Edge Cycling to talk about persisting as an athlete with diabetes.
Mike Drabenstott is joined by Tony Pierucci and Liz Rosencrans of the D&L National Heritage Corridor to explore the active and historical offerings of the D&L Trail.
Mike Drabenstott is joined by David Barber of Hawk Mountain Sanctuary to explore the world of bird watching and the opportunities to pursue it locally.
Mike Drabenstott sits down with Elliot Beadle, a Sports and Performance Dietitian Nutritionist from St. Luke's Health Network, to talk about nutrition for every activity level.
Margaret McConnell talks with Robert Stiffler of the Trexler Nature Preserve and Amanda Shurr of the LV Zoo about the outdoor opportunities at the neighboring sites.
Mike Drabenstott is joined by Bart Yasso, the "Mayor of Running," to talk about his new book exploring the best races and running routes around the world.
Mike Drabenstott sits down with Sierra Fogal, President of Pocono Whitewater, to talk about the excitement and benefits of the activity, and the connection it can provide with nature.
Margaret McConnell welcomes Daphne Ghirardi, VP of Aquatics at the River Crossing YMCA, to talk about the benefits and flexibility of swimming compared to other physical activities.
Mike Drabenstott talks with Angela Jones of the U.S. Tennis Association about the organization's efforts to give everyone the physical and social benefits of the sport.
Mike Drabenstott sits down with yoga instructor Claudia Simpson to talk about the mental and physical benefits of doing yoga, and how deep you can get into it.
Mike Drabenstott talks with Mike Stagaard MS, CES of St. Luke's about why it's important to stay active into your 50s and beyond and how you can do so effectively.
John Dodds welcomes Mark Csencsits, Head Teaching Professional at the Bethlehem Golf Club, to talk about the game that continues to draw in millions of newcomers annually.
John Dodds sits down with John Hauth of St. Luke's to talk about pickleball, from how the game is played to why it's become so popular in the Lehigh Valley and beyond.
John Dodds talks with Louise Shaefer from Edge of the Woods Native Plant Nursery about the beauty and benefits of filling your garden with native plants.
Margaret McConnell welcomes Liz Fones, Executive Director, Melissa Dowches, volunteer coach, and Devon Helmer, former participant in Girls On the Run, a group working to teach young girls about physical and mental health.
Mike Drabenstott welcomes Rob Neitz, manager of the Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center, to talk about the endless (and free) adventure available at PA State Parks.
Margaret McConnell sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Jahre, MD, of St. Luke's University Health Network to talk about avoiding ticks as warmer weather invites us to spend more time outdoors.
Mike Drabenstott talks with Michele Stanten, a walking coach, fitness instructor, and author about how walking can be accessible and have the same benefits as other exercises.
Mike Drabenstott sits down with Jared Mast of the GEDP and Gabe Lloyd from Long Tail to talk about the upcoming Easton Twilight Criterium, a series of bike races through downtown Easton.
