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More Than Steps: Exercising with a Garmin Running Watch
I’m in a new relationship, and it’s complicated. My husband surprised me with a Garmin running watch a couple of weeks ago, a splurge for ...
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Bloomsday: Love of a Hometown Race
Is it an adult rite of passage to start disliking crowds? Maybe it’s just an introvert thing. In any case, well into my 30s, I’ve ...
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When Running Loses That Loving Feeling
This morning’s run was not good. I knew it wouldn’t be when last night I was already trying to talk myself out of it. ...
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Fall Trail Favorites
Warm weather and longer days make summer a favorite time to run for most people, but I love fall running. Fall colors bring out the ...
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Run Wild, Spokane: The Makings of a Trail Running Town
Located in the sweet spot between the Cascades and the Selkirk mountains, Spokane’s surrounding region hosts thousands of acres of public lands with hundreds of ...
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Fat Ass Runs: A Brief History
In spring 2012, I had raced a couple of trail runs on the west side, and I wanted to bring that energy to the Inland ...
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Dressing for Winter Running
Feel that winter chill in the air? Like many, I run on trails year-round, and I adjust my clothing and gear with the weather. Some ...
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Trail Running Nutrition
What do you eat during a long trail run? I get asked this question quite often and it’s a pretty loaded question. What works for ...
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Race Day Expectations
In my last column, I wrote about my anxiety as I trained though injuries for my first 100-mile race at Bryce Canyon, Utah. Despite my ...
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