Going the Distance With Eric Johnson
By Connie Lewis What motivates Eric Johnson to continue competing into his fifties? “I am a single guy with lots of time on my hands” he jokes. But more seriously he says, “I like the competition and to see what…
Light Up the Night: Gear Essentials for Nighttime Runners
Running at night is dangerous business. There are cars to avoid, wild animals to encounter, and rocks just waiting to trip you! Arm yourself with the latest nighttime gear arsenal, and be prepared for whatever comes at you after hours.…
Eat Right, Eat Fresh
Tasty Winter Dishes By Molly Newman In winter just as in every season, a diet rich in a variety of fruits and vegetables is your best bet for getting the nutrients you need. While farmers’ markets may offer slim pickings…
PurifiCup®
PurifiCup® By Jenny Willden
Great Outdoor Family Gear- Studio 5
Great Outdoor Family Gear Families can now enjoy more of the time they spend outside with new gear and gadgets that make life easier. Jenny Willden, editor of Outdoor Sports Guide magazine, shows some of her new favorite items. As seen on…
Late Summer 2012
Open publication
Coming Back from Running Injuries
If any of the warning signs for impending injury appear, take action immediately to minimize the damage, and begin self-treatment right away. Here’s where most runners mess up—they wait for the injury to heal on its own by stopping training…
Got Chocolate Milk?: Why You Don’t Need It for Recovery
Last August, I stumbled across the finish line of a 100k foot-race through the Wasatch mountains satisfied, but definitely depleted. The race director thrust a sweaty plastic bottle in my hands and told me, “Have a chocolate milk, it’s the…
Rockwell Relay Pamperfest Challenge
The Ups and Downs of Relay Racing Photos by LeAnna Stewart, Jenny Willden, and Courtney Ruff “We have some bad news ladies. The company scheduled to provide the pampering during the race was unable to attend at the last…
More Splash, Less Cash: Summer Water Adventures for Any Budget
Summer is every outdoor athlete’s favorite season… for the first two weeks or so. But when the temperature’s been stuck above 90 for weeks on end, running, climbing, and biking start to sound less appealing than an air-conditioned room and…
World on a String
During my first flight lesson a number of thoughts swirled through my mind, such as, “Heyyy, look at me! I’m flying all by myself,” “Oh crap, I’m flying all by myself,” and “Gee, it’s only 8:00 am. I bet no…
Outings With Offspring
Kids + Camping Do Not Always Equal Crazy By Rebecca Petersen Child photography by Trisha Staley At some point you’ve wondered if, and when, you’ll ever get back to the days of throwing a sleeping bag and bike in the…