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Salomon Ultra Glide Trail Running Shoes Womens
  DESCRIPTION   When your trail running goals take you far and wide, you need a shoe that keeps you comfy all day long without weighing you down. That’s why we packed as much grip, fit and lightweight comfort into the new ULTRA GLIDE as possible. Together, you'll be ready to glide...
Sorel Out 'N About III Conquest Boot Womens
  Description   The do-anything, go-anywhere Out n About collection is back! With the return of the Conquest, you can conquer almost anything, with its hiking-like design and waterproofing, and with its street style footbeds. The new design highlights the midsole shaping, drawing attention to the aesthetics of the conquest. What are...
Giro Union MIPS Helmet
  DESCRIPTION   WITH THERMOSTAT CONTROL ADJUSTABLE VENTING, ANTI-ODOR PADDING, AND A CUSTOMIZABLE FIT AT THE TURN OF A DIAL, THE UNION™ MIPS® HELMET COMES FULLY LOADED FOR YOUR ALL MOUNTAIN FREERIDING.   When things start to heat up, you can go the distance in comfort, as the XT2® anti-odor protection will prevent...
Sunday Afternoons Brushline Bucket Hat
  DESCRIPTION   Not all who wander are lost, but we recommend they take a hat on their journeys. The Brushline’s timeless design hits all the marks: lightweight, sun protective, breathable, water and stain resistant. The adjustable sizing system features some stretch for all-day wearability, and there’s a nifty spot to hold...
K-Swiss Ultrashot 3 Tennis Shoe Womens
  DESCRIPTION   The new Ultrashot 3 is built for the younger generation of competitive, aggressive, and powerful tennis players who demand a shoe with the highest level of performance and design. Worn by ATP and WTA professional athletes, the Ultrashot 3 offers maximum energy return with Surge 7.0 midsole technology, 360...
Sorel Tivoli IV Boots Womens
  DESCRIPTION   Take on the cold in style wearing this pair. The Tivoli IV Boot rocks durable water and windproof construction with advanced OutDry technology, 100g insulation for reliable winter-long warmth, and flexible molded rubber outsole for excellent traction.   SPECS   Upper - Available in waterproof suede and PU coated leather, waterproof...
Merrell Antora 3 Leopard Shoes Womens
  DESCRIPTION   Our best-selling women’s trail running shoe just got better in the Antora 3. Key updates include a more durable upper for over foot protection, a softer and more responsive midsole with FloatPro Foam™ pods strategically placed under the heel and forefoot where you need extra cushion the most, and...
Hestra Deerskin Primaloft Gloves Womens
  Description   Classic designs, comfortable fits, and fine leathers are all found in our Sport Classic collection. These gloves are a combination of timeless designs and dependable craftsmanship which make them suitable for many settings and occasions.   Product Details   Half piqué elastic at wrist Half piqué means that the leathers are...
Vans Love You To Death Classic Slip-On Shoes
  DESCRIPTION   First introduced in 1977, the Vans #98—now known as the Classic Slip-On—instantly became an icon in Southern California. Fast forward to today, and the Classic Slip-On is known worldwide for its comfortable silhouette, easy wearability, and beloved design.   PRODUCT DETAILS   Vans’ iconic slip-on shoeLow profile textile uppersSupportive padded collarsElastic...
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Glacier Peak—Skiing Washington’s Most Remote Volcano
  Words Photos by William Woodward      Volcano skiing is a well-honored pastime in Washington. While our most famous volcanoes live in plain sight, like Mt. Rainier and Mt. Baker, Glacier Peak often remains hidden but for a few high points on public roads. The fifth volcano highest in the state, Glacier is second only to Mt. Rainier in climbing prominence,...
Packrafting the Flathead River in Montana’s Bob Marshall Wilderness
  Packrafting opened up a world of adventure for me. Being from the desert, the idea of hauling a raft deep into the wilderness was fairly novel. But when photographer Jacob Moon and his wife Natasha invited me to go packrafting on the South Fork of the Flathead, one of the world’s premier rivers, I couldn’t say no.      Photo by...
Himalayas: Preparing for and Hiking at High Altitude
  I’ve joined friends and photographers, Dan and Janine Patitucci for a ten-day Himalayan adventure trek across the Gangotri Glacier organized by Ruck Sack Tours. This glacier is one of the main sources of the Ganges River, and one of the largest in the Himalaya. However, it is rapidly receding. We scramble over rock and rubble where ice once stretched to...
North of 60: Three Incredible Hikes in the Yukon Territory
  Story and Images by Joe Yelverton Story and Images by Joe Yelverton   The Sprinter van is packed, travel mug’s full of coffee, playlist is ready. Only 10 hours to go till I arrive in the Yukon Territory.   Despite being a full-time Alaskan I always look forward to my time in the Yukon— “North of 60” as many Yukoners call it—referring...
How to Hike the Oregon Coast Trail
  Words and Photos by Laura Lancaster      “I knew you were coming.”   I had been dreading this stretch of the Oregon Coast Trail that ran between Manzanita and Tillamook since we started weekend thru-hiking (or section-hiking) it in chunks back in 2017. Heading south from Tillamook, the OCT follows Highway 101—the main artery for the Oregon Coast—for over 10 miles...
Mountain Running in the Sierra Nevada
  One of the best parts of mountain running is when you get to walk. I’m not calling mountain running a gentle stroll, but generally, you’re not full-on, maxed-out sprinting hour after hour up an enormous rock pile. The running part is great, but the main draw is that rock pile and the ones around it. Just being, and moving, in...
“Link Sar has Been Climbed”—American Team Makes First Ascent
  Photos courtesy of Graham Zimmerman   Eighteen years after his first attempt to reach the summit of Link Sar, prolific climber Steve Swenson finally stood atop the notoriously technical peak in Pakistan’s Karakoram. He was joined by alpinists Mark Richey, 61; expedition leader Graham Zimmerman, 33; and Chris Wright, 36. In an endeavor that was uncertain right to the last moment,...
A Guide to Thru
  Written by: McKenzie Barney   New Zealand’s Te Araroa Trail is the world’s newest long-distance thru-hike. Stretching 3,000 km from Cape Reinga, at the top of the North Island, to Bluff, at the bottom of the South Island, the TA is defined by its challenging terrain, unpredictable weather and navigational obstacles, and just may be the toughest of the world’s major...
From Sea to Source: Misadventures & Camping on the Hudson River
  In August of 2019, my friend Kirk and I fulfilled a childhood dream, paddling the Hudson River from source to sea. Growing up, my friends and I would explore my small hometown and go as far as we could get before making it home for dinner. We would go paddling, swimming, cliff jumping, hiking and occasionally jump trains when they...
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What is vVO2 and how is it beneficial for triathlon?
  Having a high VO2 max is one of the most quoted markers of endurance performance. VO2 denotes volume of oxygen. Vis-à-vis, VO2 max describes the maximum volume of oxygen an individual can process.   A high VO2 max is a good thing because it means you can transport more energy to your muscles when exercising.   Another strong marker of performance in...
The benefits and risks of fasted running on performance
  Fasted running has been a popular training method in the fitness world for some time now. In the 1980s, it was the norm to run on an empty stomach, with the familiar phrase being 'eating is cheating'.   However, recent studies, that we'll get into later, have shown that there are many drawbacks to exercising in a fasted state. Saying that...
What makes triathlon's strongest runners so fast?
  Different athletes have differing running mechanics, but at the end of the day, the goal is to run with as little effort as we can while being as efficient as possible.   So how do pro triathletes do that? As a former pro runner turned triathlete and a coach for run training app Runna, who better to explain than Beth Potter?...
Why do I get lower back pain from running?
  Lower back pain (LBP) represents the most common musculoskeletal condition in both the general population and in sports, however the prevalence and incidence of LBP among runners is low compared to the general population (Maselli et. al., 2020).   This lower incidence and prevalence of LBP among runners may mean that running is 'protective' against LBP. Let me explain further…   Why...
The importance of running cadence and how to boost yours
  Most runners experience this question at some point – just how fast should your legs be working for maximum efficiency? Wonder no more, as two-time 220 coach of the year Andy Bullock explains all you need to know about running cadence...   What is running cadence?   Running cadence, and its effect on efficiency, is an interesting area.   With running, the speed...
What is a good running pace?
  As a coach for run training app Runna, I'm often asked ‘what is a good running pace?’ It's a difficult question to give a straight answer to as there are lots of variables which will affect our running pace.   These include age, gender, fitness level, how often we run, if we're running as part of a triathlon, what shoes we're...
The do-it-all run session for triathlon
  Fartlek running originated in Finland in the 1930s and has been used by countless runners and, more recently, multisport athletes ever since.   The basic translation of fartlek is ‘play with speed’, with the aim being to mix your pace within the session but without stopping like you might during an interval session.   What are the benefits of fartleks for triathlon?...
Why is my heart rate high on easy runs?
  To work towards an answer, there are a few key questions that might prove useful here. Ask yourself, is your heart rate higher than normal? If so, then there could be a few explanations.   Illness can often drive up heart rate even if you're unaware that your body is fighting something. Fatigue and a lack of sleep can also mean...
What are the benefits of running?
  The benefits of running are numerous; free travel, being close to nature, the freedom to get off the beaten track, time to yourself, time with others and the chance to work out stress or aggression in a healthy way, not to mention improving your physical health.   You can develop speed, power, endurance, strength, threshold, muscle tone and lose unhealthy body...
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