Jenn Sloggie-Pierce
Get out and Live the Life
Jennifer Sloggie-Pierce is a Virginia Beach resident and momma who loves getting physical in the outdoors. From trail running with a baby stroller in First Landing to making the climb up and down Mt. Trashmore, Jennifer isn’t one to shy away from outdoor adventures and activities. As an Instructor of English at ODU and a fitness instructor and run coach for VBFitMoms.com and J&A Racing, Jennifer is just the person to get your rear ends, and pronouns, in shape. She can’t wait to introduce you to the active side of Virginia Beach and help you reconnect with your full potential.
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Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 by jsloggiepierce
 A few weeks ago, as I helped my son out of the car in front of pre-school, I heard someone shout, “Hey! Nice shirt!” I had put my Surf-n-Santa 10-miler shirt on that morning, and I looked up to see another mom wearing the same thing. We got double takes from parents and teachers as we walked in to drop off our kids; we were unintentional runner twins.
That’s not an isolated occurrence either. When I decide to wear a J&A Racing shirt when I’m going for a run, I expect to see other runners doing the same.
Heading out for a few laps at Mount Trashmore in October? A Wicked 10K shirt is probably the uniform of the day. First Landing in February? Well, you’ll know who is training for the 8k and who is going for the full 26.2 by which Shamrock shirt they have on.
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Tags: First Landing State Park, J&A Racing, JEB-Ft. Story, King Neptune, Mt. Trashmore Park, running in Virginia Beach, Shamrock charities, Shamrock Marathon, Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, Virginia Beach boardwalk
Posted in Events, Living the Life, The Great Outdoors
Friday, February 10th, 2012 by jsloggiepierce
This week’s Beach Report features the newest member of the ShoreLines blogging team, Jenn Sloggie-Pierce.
 A Warm Winter’s Day on the Bay
I’ve lived in Hampton Roads all my life, and while I do remember snow days and sledding on the battlefields in nearby Yorktown, I also remember many Christmas afternoons enjoying my new toys out in a sunny backyard, and there have been more than a couple New Year’s Days in which I donned flip flops. (To be fair, I am known to keep the flip flops near the front door year-round, and I’m not likely to put on socks, unless I’m going for a run, until the mercury dips below 40.)
We’ve had a particularly mild winter in Virginia Beach so far this year, and it’s given me many opportunities to remember why I settled in this city thirteen years ago. When you live here, you have a unique opportunity to soak up the sun and feel the sand between your toes at a moment’s notice, and on a random 65 degree day in late January, it’s really nice to live in Virginia Beach.
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Tags: Chesapeake Bay, Chick's Beach, running on the shore in Virginia Beach, things to do in Virginia Beach, winter in Virginia Beach
Posted in Beaches, Living the Life, The Beach Report, The Great Outdoors
Monday, February 6th, 2012 by jsloggiepierce
The ShoreLines Blogging Team is stoked to introduce our newest member, Jenn Sloggie-Pierce. Jenn is a local who loves to Live the Life getting physical in the outdoors. From trail running with a stroller in First Landing to making the climb up and down Mt. Trashmore, she’s not one to shy away from outdoor adventures and activities. As an Instructor of English at ODU and a fitness instructor and run coach for VBFitMoms.com and J&A Racing, Jenn is just the person to get your rear ends, and pronouns, in shape. Welcome to the team, Jenn!
Stand-Up Paddleboarding – Share the Stoke
 There are so many reasons to love Virginia Beach, and this past summer, I found a new one – stand-up paddling (or SUPping). If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to walk on water, you should give this growing sport a try.
Stand-up paddlers stand on what looks like an oversized surfboard, paddle in hand, and glide through the water at whatever speed they choose. Sometimes they race, sometimes they surf the ocean waves, and sometimes they just stand on a calmer body of water and take in the beauty that surrounds them.
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Tags: Atlantic Paddle Source, Babes Only On Board, Beach Eco Tours, outdoor adventures, Paddle VB, sharing the stoke, stand-up paddleboarding, Surf & Adventure, Tula Adventure Sports
Posted in Living the Life, The Great Outdoors
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