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.
The Latest Performance Cycling & Running Wear By Jenny Willden Retire your worn-out duds and spring for new race- and training-wear this season. Our staff did the dirty work for you by testing the latest cycling and running pieces, then…
Come one, come all to a mud/obstacle race that’s fun for everyone on Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Throttle 215 MX Park (2800 N. Rose Park Lane, Salt Lake City). You’ll slide, crawl, swing, run, and jump your way through…
Ok, this race isn’t lighthearted. It’s an intense competition, but it certainly is unique! Start conditioning your heart now and get ready to challenge yourself by running as fast as you can up and down the stairs in Rice-Eccles Stadium…
Embark on a devilish adventure at this 5K in Ogden on Saturday, August 4, 2012. Racers ascend the Purgatory course and conquer the 7 Deadly Sins-themed obstacles before entering the pearly gates and the Beer Garden of Eden where live…
Calling all ladies! Grab your bestie and head to Moab for a new women’s half marathon on Saturday, May 12, 2012. The race was conceived in the spirit of Thelma & Louise, the 1991 film about two friends who find…
Smart Marathon Training: Run Your Best Without Running Yourself Ragged By Jeff Horowitz Train smarter, not harder, with the help of this book by certified running and triathlon coach, Jeff Horowitz. Jeff’s unique approach helps you avoid burnout by reducing…
Get dirty (or clean) at this wild obstacle course/mud run race at Fort Buenaventura Park in Ogden on August 3–4, 2012. Pick your own start time and charge through a course filled with foam, inflatable obstacles, colossal walls, mud pits,…
Relax and ride with your girlfriends on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at this cycling relay from Snowbasin Ski Resort to Soldier Hollow. Get pampered along the way with soothing massages, mini manicures, a chocolate fountain, and even shopping at the…
Bring a pair of shoes to donate to Soles4Souls charity, then run this race barefoot! Shoe-wearing runners are also welcome. The race takes place on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in Salt Lake and includes free events for the whole family…
Brighten your life at this new, springtime 5K at Utah Valley University in Orem on Saturday, April 28, 2012. You begin this race with a snow white t-shirt, then you’ll be doused in a rainbow of colors as you run…