Resort Report – Fall 2014
What’s New in Utah for the 2014-15 Winter Season Big changes are happening at Utah ski resorts this winter. The opening of a new resort, the purchase of Park City Mountain Resort by Vail, and the proposed ONE Wasatch interconnect…
2014 Fall Shoe Guide
by Ruggero Loda The fall season is, for many runners, personal best season. Whether you are looking to start running, increasing your mileage for a fall race, or in it for fun and fitness, running shoes coming out this season…
Rest & Recovery | A Key to Success
As a trainer, overtraining is something I see a lot of people do, especially when starting a new program. You’re excited and committed, but you work yourself so hard that you’re stiff, sore, and can barely move. This increases your…
Ski Safe
Prevent Common Snowsport Injuries This Season When taking to the slopes this season, you’ll probably start the day with plenty of energy and a smile on your face. But just one misstep can put an end to your great day—or,…
Downhill Delight: Mountain Biking in Winter Park
I truly dig all kinds of biking, but downhill riding has earned my heart. It’s not just that downhill mountain biking is cooler than cross-country riding—it’s also more menacing, has a lower grunt-to-grin factor, there’s no silly climbing, and it…
Summit Scrambles
4 Utah Peaks to Bag this Fall I was fresh out of grad school and newly transplanted to Utah when a friend invited me on a rim-to-rim dayhike through the Grand Canyon. With a couple of days’ notice and no…
Sneaker Fever: 8 Hot New Styles
Old-school sneakers have been seen on fashion runways and this growing trend is exploding in the running world, and the movement’s pace isn’t set to slow anytime soon. Popular brands continue re-releasing old favorites and designing new ones for the…
6 Must-do Fall Races Near Salt Lake City
Autumn is my favorite time of year to race in Utah. Temperatures are ripe for a PR, the changing leaves are downright inspiring, and the busyness of summer has finally slowed. If you’re looking for a few great races to…
Tasted and Tested: Power Crunch Bars
I recently received a variety of Power Crunch bars to review and was so excited by the flavor offerings…especially when I saw a chocolate bar! The Choklat bars, as Power Crunch calls them, are the only protein-packed milk and dark chocolate…
Race Report: Run with the Horses
Expedition Island—the place where John Wesley Powell began his famous exploration of the Green and Colorado Rivers in 18710—was the site of a different adventure for me this August, the Run with the Horses 10K and Marathon event. This race day takes place primarily…
North Face Endurance Challenge Course Preview
Jenny Willden had the opportunity to run the new North Face Endurance Challenge 10K course in Park City at Park City Mountain Resort with North Face athlete and famed ultrarunner, Dean Karnazes, and other media member. Here’s an amazing video showing this…