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“Trail Running at Matthews State Forest” Paula Doughtie’s Testimonial When I decided to start exercising again I never thought I’d be running as the thought of jogging, (especially on a treadmill) seemed so unappealing and...

March update for Masterpiece Fitness Sixth Annual Matthews State Forest Trail Run The Sixth Annual Matthews State Forest Trail Run will be April 21st this year starting at 9:00. I am pleased to announce Masterpiece Fitness will...

Teresa Roberts of Masterpiece Fitness once again hosted the Fifth Annual Matthews State Forest Trail Run. It was perfect weather for the new course beginning and ending at the new entrance for Matthews State Forest off of...

When you receive the Perfect Gift you know it is a Gift to be shared. The Perfect Gift never wears out, it doesn’t expire, one size fits all, and you will never grow out of it. It will cost you nothing. It has already been paid...

“The Best Things in Life are Free” There is no season like spring and summer to remind us the best things in life really are free and provided by our Creator for His children. Granted, my heart is in the Blue Ridge Mountains in...

Fourth Annual Matthews State Forest Trail Run Saturday, April 9th, Masterpiece Fitness hosted the Fourth Annual Matthews State Forest Trail Run. Even though we had chilly temperatures and wind gust up to 35-40 mph, and an...

"Eyes to See" I just returned from an amazing hike, The Channels Hike of Virginia. This natural area preserve derived its name from the maze-like system of sandstone crevices and boulders that occur near the 4,208 feet...

Seasons of Life Through Mud Puddles Today was my regular running day, and even though we had lots of rain and flood warnings I learned a long time ago not to allow less than perfect conditions to hinder my runs. For me, rain and...

Running, Aging, and Such Masterpiece Ftiness would like to target the 60’s and over age group this January. Getting ready to turn 60 myself in 2016 I understand the struggles physically and mentally as we age. I really do...

Galatians 4:19-20″My children, with whom I am again in labor until Christ is formed in you–but I could wish to be present with you now and to change my tone, for I am perplexed about you.” Only a woman knows...

Teresa Hinds Feet on High Places Grayson Highland Half Marathon Nothing excites me more than a physically challenging endeavor. I fully believe I am fearfully and wonderfully made, and marvelous are the works of God. (Psalm...