Race Recap: What It’s Like to Run Up Pikes Peak
13.32 miles. 7,815-foot vertical incline. 14,115-foot elevation. Holy crap, this flatlander ran up a mountain! You’d think that the final …
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How a Flatlander Trains to Run Up a Mountain
FBGs, welcome our newest contributor: Nichole Curran! Nichole is a thrill-seeking two-time Ironman triathlete and Ironman 70.3 World Championship qualifier, …
How to Have the Perfect Hike
Guys, it’s hiking weather. And we’ve got your step by step guide (along with some recommendations for cool products that …
Winter Running: How to Not Freeze to Death
With the right gear, humans can run safely in temps down to -20 degrees Fahrenheit. I know, shocking. I’m not …
Hiking in Breckenridge in My New Favorite Kicks
Back in June, I went hiking for the first time across three states: Colorado, Utah and Arizona. Again, it was …
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6 Tips for Taking Your Run Off Road
It doesn’t seem to matter where in the country you live, this summer, everywhere it was HOT, HOT, HOT. And while this …
Perfect New Gear to Hit the Trails in
This time of year is glorious for getting active outdoors. Whether you’re walking in the park, going for a trail …
How to Get the Most From Your Fitness Tracker
The fitness tracker business is booming as the simple idea of a pedometer measuring your steps (remember those cute little …
Now This Is a Workout for the Mind and Body: Mistico Hanging Bridges
I’ve worked out a ton over the years. Many of those workouts were geared toward muscle growth or to hit …
The Perfect Workout for When You’re Snowed in
Let me be up front about one thing: Since I live in Kansas City and did not get hit with …
Hiking Clingmans Dome
Years ago, I did some hiking in Montana. Two months prior to that vacation, I ran bleachers and trekked every …
That Company You Keep
Proverbs, Plato, Confucius, poets, self-help gurus and a slew of motivational speakers agree: “You become like those whom you spend …
Workout I Did: One Hike To Rule Them All
I’m almost ashamed to admit it, but I’ve never read any of the Lord of The Rings books, nor have I …
Gritty Not Pretty: I Conquered the Phoenix Summit Challenge
Kate from our Take a Hike With Kate series is back with her Phoenix Summit Challenge recap — she did it! Kate is a writer …
Take a Walk in These 3 Active Boots
These boots are made for walkin’. And that’s just what they’ll do. One of these days we recommend that these …