Here are 100+ good reasons to exercise and get out of the house this spring, summer, and fall. Registering to participate in an event motivates commitment to health and fitness routines and inspires travel to other cities and regions of the Pacific Northwest. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or Strava-addicted competitor, there is something for […]
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Adventure tourism is one of the best ways to get to know a new area. Here is our list of 2020 races and events worth traveling for. Ski to Sea (May 24): Ski to Sea is the original multisport relay race, from Mt. Baker to Bellingham Bay. Organize teams of 3-8 racers and join in
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It’s official—the full-length Ironman series will return to Coeur d’Alene in 2021 as part of a rotating series, and local athletes are stoked. The full Ironman distance (2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run) has been absent from the region since 2017. While Coeur d’Alene has continued to host the Ironman 70.3, the return of the
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Most moms have heard the airplane-analogy advice—how she should first put on her own “oxygen mask” before she can assist others. Well, exercise is a form of oxygen. “Running is a lifestyle [for] me and allows me to mentally decompress or to prepare for my upcoming day,” says 35-year-old Dr. Kai Sharbano, mom of two
More than ever, women are helping grow the Northwest mountain biking community. “In mountain biking you can really set your own level of fun. It’s a way to get out in nature and play as an adult,” says Penny Schwyn co-founder of the Biking Betties women’s riding group, based out of The Bike Hub in Spokane. Women age 15 to 65, and older, enjoy group rides on local trail networks, such as Beacon Hill and Saltese Flats.
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Signing up for and completing a race is extremely satisfying—and even more so when proceeds help members of the local community. Here are four events that will deliver good will and inspiration long after the race is over. Spokane River Run (April 19): This race features a 5k, 10k, 25k, 50k, and 50k team relay
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“Mountain biking is the vehicle we use to help kids grow into healthy, empowered adults, through positive outdoor experiences,” says Lisa Miller, executive director of the Washington Student Cycling League, which offers a statewide team mountain biking program for student-athletes in grades 6-12. Currently, the league’s northeast Washington region has 100 student-athletes and 8 co-ed
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