For people who love running, it becomes second nature to say yes to difficult questions. Go for your run even though you’ve got a stuffy nose and a tickle in your throat? Sure. Add a few hill repeats even though you’ve already reached your target mileage? No prob. Head out for a 5-miler even though […]
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This ultra-light hydration vest weighs almost nothing (20 oz) yet has a 1.6L hydration bladder (included) and 12 pockets to store whatever nutrition and gear essentials you may need on a given endurance outing. Perfect for long runs, it’s also a great choice for light-and-fast hiking or Nordic ski or snowshoe outings. It’s highly breathable and features tapered
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By Joel Sattgast Spend any length of time viewing and consuming print, digital or social media and it won’t be long before you’re being bombarded with numerous life-changing and self-help schemes: “Unlock Your Day with 10 Morning Rituals,” “Bulletproof Your Mind in 3 Simple Steps,” “The Beginners Guide to Ice Bath Immersion.” The list of
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The shrub steppe is perfect hiking terrain for shoulder season: it is seldom difficult to access as late fall transitions into real winter, with crisp morning temperatures frequently warming as the sun climbs in the sky. Always check the forecast and consider bringing microspikes in the event of an early blanket of snow in the
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By Holly Weiler Pass Requirements & Weather Don’t forget to check your favorite trailhead for pass requirements as the season transitions from fall into winter, with SnoPark season beginning on Dec. 1 in most areas. Get passes in order for places that require them and remember that some favorite summer trailheads are not maintained for
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I typically consider this time of year Pie Season. It’s a precursor to Training Season, during which time I carb-load for several weeks on pie, stale Halloween candy discards and homemade eggnog. Some of the more ambitious skiers in our circles may take pre-ski classes where they bounce around on their knees. I just try
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By Justin Short The phone rang at 4:30 a.m. one dismal rainy morning at The Hub, a dilapidated office space that housed several bike organizations based in Santa Cruz, California. I was there to begin early morning deliveries for the bike messenger service where I was working, so I tended to ignore the phone for
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Ski season at Lookout Pass is looking pretty darn good this year with bigger and better terrain, new deals, new facilities, and that same inviting atmosphere that keeps skiers and boarders returning season after season. Situated right on the Montana-Idaho border along Interstate 90 and known for abundant snowfall and hometown ski-hill charm, Lookout has long been treasured by
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These shoes are so comfortable that I almost want to wear them to bed! Not really, but they sure get the job done everywhere else. From kicking it in my physical therapy clinic (Northwest Mobile), to working out in the gym, to backpacking, to running around town. There’s no shoe that I’d rather have on
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