Race Day Gear Favorites By Jenny Willden Stop running in old, beat up sweats! Instead, try out some new gear! Here’s are our picks of the best pieces for your next race. Julbo Trail Glasses Check out these sleek, light…
By Jenny Willden Be it running, biking or hiking, any leg-dominant activity can wreak havoc on your lower body, leaving you with tight, overworked leg and foot muscles. Recovery shoes, while not an entirely new concept in footwear, are currently…
It’s hard to sort through the never-ending technological options that greet us in every magazine, with every click of a mouse and in the onslaught of media which fuels our need for more, more, more. Athletes and outdoor enthusiasts, however,…
By Roy Stevenson Your body is a war zone after a marathon. Research shows that up to 25% of marathon finishers get sick within a few weeks of completing a marathon. So your goal is to get back in good…
Ultra marathon runner Karl Meltzer is known as “The Speedgoat.” He started running competitively when he was eight. In 1989, Meltzer moved to Utah from New Hampshire to ski at Snowbird and Alta for the season. But like most folks…
A Foray Into Multi-discipline Racing By Sean Zimmerman-Wall The pain starts in my lower right abdomen and slowly proceeds into my right arm; eventually my entire torso is on fire. My body screams at me to pull my cap off…
By Jenny Willden You’re a competitor, and when it comes to performing your best, what you wear is just as important as your training regiment. While I can’t promise these feature-packed items will help you set a PR in your…
Is Running Without Running Shoes For You? We Give you the Facts. It’s a tough world out there for a runner’s feet. Slamming against the ground dozens of times a minute, flying over all kinds of obstacles, chafing and swelling…
Unique Races for Every Athlete By Rebecca Petersen Photos Courtesy of the Pink Series, Moonlight Half Marathon, Utah Santa Runs, The Dirty Dash and Warrior Dash It’s that time of year again. When you plunk down your money, count back…
Racing Weight Quick Start Guide By Matt Fitzgerald Planning to compete in a race this spring or summer, but have a few extra pounds to lose first? This is the book for you! Author, endurance sports coach and sports nutritionist,…