I sat on the couch just two days before my race in a nest of blankets, mouth-breathing and fighting a whopping headache. My knee was badly inflamed and fatigue pressed down hard on my body, from my neck and shoulders all the way to my quads, calves, and feet. I had imagined brimming with energy […]
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If you are a weekend warrior endurance athlete looking for a good event to test your skills, then Yakima might have what you are looking for. Each June for thirty-four years they have been hosting the Gap2Gap adventure race that includes running (3.3 miles), road biking (22 miles), mountain biking (8 miles), kayaking (3 miles),
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The hike from Trout Lake trailhead to Emerald Lake is, for the most part, a moderately-difficult, flower-lined trail featuring stately, old-growth Ponderosa pine and interesting rock outcroppings. The trail traverses a portion of Hoodoo Canyon, named for the rocky pinnacles that can be viewed both alongside and jutting out above the trail. In the early
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Friends of the Columbia Gorge, an Oregon-based nonprofit group, recently announced that it had successfully completed its Preserve the Wonder campaign. Raising a total of $5.6 million, the triumphant land-preservation campaign allowed FOTCG to purchase and permanently protect eight different properties totaling 470 acres of land along the Washington side of the Columbia Gorge. This
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Honored by the 50 Best Running Stores in America, Fleet Feet Spokane recently earned a spot in the top four running specialty shops in the nation. The annual award has been around since 2008, and it’s among the most prestigious accolades that a store can earn. Based on a 32-point list of criteria, shops are
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As part of a nationally coordinated effort, Operation Dry Water, federal, state and local law enforcement agencies will be conducting boating-under-the-influence (BUI) emphasis patrols on waterways across Washington throughout July. In Washington, it is illegal to use any substance that impairs a person’s ability to operate a boat. The law applies to all boats, including
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Ride Your Bike and Help a Child When you register to participate in the Spokane Valley Cycle Celebration on Sunday, July 29, you get more than a great bike ride with commemorative t-shirt, snacks and lunch—you get to help children in our community. All proceeds from the event benefit the Valleyfest Children’s Foundation. You’ll have
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Mica Moon Adds Aerial Trekking Course in Liberty Lake, WA If you haven’t heard of Mica Moon, get ready to add a must-do item to your summer adventure list. Located just outside the town of Liberty Lake, Washington, Mica Moon is one of the largest private-land zip line tours in the world. They offer a
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A traditional fishing derby involves one body of water, one or two species of fish, and one shared timeline in which all participating anglers take a shot at hooking the big one. Fish are measured by weight, and as the results pile in, the anticipation piles up. Most fishing derbies offer cash grand prizes. But
