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3 Tips on Choosing a Wearable Tech Device Wearable tech is not just about your classic Fitbit anymore. Apple Watch, Android Wear, Jawbone, Pebble, Microsoft Band 2, and Vivosmart by Garmin are just a few of the wearable tech or smartwatche devices adorning the wrists of the active-, tech-, and fashion- minded folks out there. Even Swarovski has a watch. There’s probably a wearable tech watch suitable for everyone if you think about it. Although it’s estimated that 1 in 6 Americans actually own a wearable, according to Nielsen. Keeping up with the latest and greatest is an exhausting endeavor,…

Running with Ed Relay This running relay is a Park City tradition with a scenic course that passes Olympic venues, landmarks, and historic Main Street with easy and tough legs for all levels of runners. Teams of five, ten, or even just two runners can run the 38-mile, 10-leg race on May 21, and unlike longer relays, you’ll get to race, attend the after-party with beer garden and kid activities, and still finish in time for a night in or on the town! runningwithed.com Yellowstone Half Marathon Vacation Races ascribes to the idea of running where you play and puts…

How Runners Can Use Mindfulness to Gain an Edge By Natalie Graves, AM, LCSW, CADC What is mindfulness? The practice of mindfulness comes from Buddhist mediation. Research shows mindfulness therapy has numerous uses, including reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety. Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, defines mindfulness as, “paying attention in a particular way; on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally.” The literature on mindfulness has focused on the development of mindfulness practices that help a person focus his or her attention to gain control over his or…

By Stephen Kirk, MD Sports Medicine Specialist, Comprehensive Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Runner’s knee is the common term for any one of several conditions that cause pain in front, behind, or around the kneecap, or patella. The most common of these conditions is patellofemoral syndrome, patellar tendonitis, and anterior knee pain syndrome. As the name indicates, this condition is often associated with running; however, it can also result from other athletic activities that place significant stress on the knee, such as basketball, skiing, soccer, and cycling. Runner’s knee is one of the most common chronic knee injuries and is more…

Story and photos by John Isaacs The 2016 Burton US Open featured the world’s best riders competing in the Slopestyle and Halfpipe.  The event started with the Junior Jam, where amateur halfpipe riders aged 14 and under competed on the 22-foot superpipe. Mammoth Mountain Snowboard Team riders Tessa Maud (USA, 12 years old) and Judd Henkes (USA, 14 years old) took first place and earned a chance to compete against the pros in the halfpipe semi-finals.  Tessa Maud took the top score on her second run, while Judd Henkes took the top score on his first run. The Burton US Open…

The Keeper Online Digital Magazine Take a look at the digital version of Outdoor Sports Guide’s Keeper magazine on any device. The Keeper is a year long special edition featuring most of the Mountain West’s outdoor sports events. You may also pick up your print issue for FREE at any of our participating locations. The Keeper 2016 Top Stories Include: The Big 5 Utah’s Must-run Half Marathons by Coach lora Erickson Mindfulness How Runners Can Use Mindfulness to Gain an Edge by Natalie Graves Q & A with Stars of the St. George Marathon Amber Green and Aaron Metler By…

3 Excuses You’ve Made to Avoid Getting Back Into Running By Becki Ledford It’s an unusual feeling when something that once seemed so natural becomes a challenge.  But the benefits of running are far too great to overlook. It’s time to get back into running. Your reasons for exiting are probably valid. An injury, a change, or general time away can make the task of lacing up your sneakers once again feel daunting. We debunk the most common reasons why you aren’t running anymore. 1.You’ve Changed Other priorities in life may have made your old way of running nearly impossible.…

Store Outdoor Sports Gear Easily with Our Tips By Sarah Sanders As the weather begins to change from cold, snowy ski days to warm, sunny bike days, it’s time to put away the winter gear and ready biking, hiking, and camping equipment for weekend getaways and after-work adventures. But one thing we may forget when the seasons change is just how important it is to store our gear properly after all the fun is over and we’re waiting for the next big adventure. In order to last us for years, we need to keep our gear in good condition, and…

Fit Con Utah, a unique fitness event coming to the South Towne Expo Center in Sandy on April 29–30 is dedicated to bringing the top fitness professionals and icons to improve fitness education in Utah. The event’s packed seminars, competitions, trainings, and keynote speeches from national and local fitness professionals. Bonus: live fitness classes from Shawn T, creator of Insanity. fitconutah.com

Now is the time to sign up and start training for this popular race! Choose your distance: marathon, half marathon, 5K, kid’s K, 26.2-mile bike tour, and 10K skate. Quality of Life Expo held Friday, April 15. All races Saturday, April 16. The marathon, half marathon and bike tour all start at the Olympic Legacy Bridge at the University of Utah, site of the 2002 Winter Olympic Athlete Village. saltlakecitymarathon.com