Flight or fight: Safety tips for solo runners
By Eileen Abbott Charlottesville has a robust running community, but it’s not always possible to run with a buddy or a group. And if you’re out solo on the road […]
Heed the call of foam-covered battle
Tried it in C'ville
For those of us who grew up dueling with long cardboard tubes from the center of wrapping paper rolls, our days of swordplay needn’t be over. (My nephew dubbed those […]
Best of C-VILLE 2017: Health & Fitness
You take care of yourself. No, really—you take care of yourself. Between cycling, hiking and regularly visiting your doctor for eyes, teeth and tight knots, you’re treating yourself to a […]
Best of C-VILLE 2016: Health & Fitness
Shape up or ship out, we say. And readers agree, having voted for the best in everything from martial arts school to personal trainer. And, when the going gets a […]
Best pilates studio 2013: TruPilates
Tru Pilates 310 Second St. SE 975-3800 trupilates.com Runner-up: ACAC 200 Four Seasons Dr. 978-7523 111 Monticello Ave. 984-3800 Albemarle Square Shopping Center 978-3800 1015 Heathercroft Cir., Suite 100 (Crozet) […]
Best fitness class 2013: Athletic conditioning at ACAC
Athletic conditioning at ACAC 200 Four Seasons Dr. 978-7523 111 Monticello Ave. 984-3800 Albemarle Square Shopping Center 978-3800 1015 Heathercroft Cir., Suite 100 (Crozet) 817-2055 acac.com Runner-up: Zumba at ACAC At […]
Best yoga teacher 2013: Kelly Cox
Kelly Cox Runner-up: Jennifer Elliott Kelly Cox first found yoga in graduate school as a way to deal with a demanding schedule. In 2010, she combined her love of the […]
Best gym 2013: ACAC
ACAC 200 Four Seasons Dr. 978-7523 111 Monticello Ave. 984-3800 Albemarle Square Shopping Center 978-3800 1015 Heathercroft Cir., Suite 100 (Crozet) 817-2055 acac.com Runner-up: CrossFit 1309 Belleview Ave. #2 260-0209 […]
Best park for kids 2013: Pen Park
Pen Park East Rio Road Runner-up: McGuffey Park Corner of Second Street NW and Jefferson Street What’s a three-letter word for fun that isn’t “fun”? Pen. As in, Pen Park. […]
Best foot race 2013: Women’s 4-miler
Women’s 4-miler Runner-up: Charlottesville 10-miler There are many benefits to running the women’s 4-miler (supporting UVA’s Breast Care Program, improving your health and stamina), but perhaps the most interesting component […]