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Life’s a trip. We’d like to help you make it a healthy, happy one.

In search of a better balance ourselves, we both decided to hit the refresh button and head west (with our super-supportive husbands, Eddy and Darrell, of course). So we left our busy magazine jobs, packed up our Brooklyn apartments and sought out new, energy-efficient pads in Portland, Oregon. That’s right, home of Voodoo Donuts and multiple big-name sports brands, Pine State Biscuits and Mt. Hood, breweries galore and miles and miles of bike paths. The best of both worlds indeed.

And to kick off our adventure-filled future as freelance writers, we’re taking a good ol’ fashioned cross-country road trip—with one small caveat: We’ve vowed to be as fit, as healthy, and as green as possible along the way. No stopping at McDonald’s just because it’s easy, no forgoing workouts just because the hotel gym is l-a-m-e, and no riding around in a gas-guzzling SUV just because we can squeeze all our luggage in it.

We also want to make sure we truly experience every place along our route, not just blow through it all in the interest of making good time. We’ll be seeking out farmer’s markets and local coffee shops, mom-and-pop restaurants and recommended running trails. We’ll also be testing new fitness gear, participating in neighborhood races and creating regional playlists every step of the way. The more we get to mingle with the locals, the better.

It’s going to be tough, but that’s what The Fit Trip is about—figuring out how to make the best choices for your health, happiness (and sanity!) no matter where you’re headed or how you plan on getting there.

Our trip starts now. We hope it—and yours—never ends.