Jenny Willden is the Managing Editor of Outdoor Sports Guide and a self-proclaimed gear and grammar nut. She's a member of the North American Travel Journalists Association and the Adventure Travel Trade Association. A lover of adventure and travel, she's happiest when riding horses or snowboarding in Utah’s mountains. Follow Jenny’s exploits on Twitter @jennywillden or Instagram @jlwillden.
By Roy Stevenson Why should distance runners run on trails? Well it’s as close as you’ll ever get to using the term “fun” while running. Within five minutes of starting your run on a forest trail, as the hum of…
Early Season Rides and Tuning Tips By Sean Zimmerman-Wall The winter of 2011-2012 hits the record books as one of Utah’s lowest recorded snow years. A sad year for skiers, but it’s a great one for avid cyclists who can…
Bike-friendly Patio Eateries By Jenny Willden Think jerseys and helmet hair are too casual for Salt Lake’s best patio dining? Think again! Reward your spandex-clad self after a tough ride with a tasty meal at these cycle-friendly restaurants. All are…
Love relays and triathlons? Combine your passions by getting two or more friends who like to swim, bike, and/or run to join you in this relay. This single-day race takes place Saturday, August 4 beginning at Pineview Reservoir in Huntsville.…
Dirty is the new hot! Leave the boys at home, grab your best girl friends, and get muddy at this obstacle course/mud run, coming to Utah twice this summer. Ogden’s event is Saturday, June 30 at the Golden Spike Fairgrounds…
Mess with your mind at this unique 5K on Saturday, July 21 in Salt Lake City. You’ll run on Gravity Hill (Bonneville Blvd.), which is a street that creates the optical illusion that a downhill slope is an uphill slope.…
Relax and run in 200 acres of blooming lavender at Young Living Lavender Farm in Mona, Utah on Saturday, July 14. You can run or walk the 5K and, for the first time ever, a half marathon distance will be…
Come one, come all to this canoe/bike/run designed for all ages. The race is Saturday, July 14 and begins at Utah Lake State Park (4400 W. Center St., Provo, UT). Teams consist of 2 or 3 people who must stay…
Wine, dine, and ride at these cycling events during Park City’s Annual Food and Wine Classic. Each event features a chef-led ride, followed by a delicious lunch served with wine or specialty cocktails. Plus, everyone who signs up gets a…
Get a little lost in this multi-sport endurance event, which uses mountain bikes, running/trekking, paddling, and orienteering to attain check points. The race starts in West Jordan at 10:00 p.m. on Friday, June 29 and you’ll use paved and wilderness…