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Weekend Getaway: Whistler, BC: Disneyland for the Outdoor Enthusiast

Disneyland may be the happiest place on earth, but Whistler, British Columbia, may not be far behind if you are an outdoor enthusiast. Year-round outdoor activities, a pedestrian-only village with shops, restaurants and abundant options for lodging make Whistler a Disney-like destination for everyone.

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5 Reasons to Sign up for the Whidbey Island Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K or 5K

Approximately 95 miles north of Seattle, nestled up in Washington State’s Puget Sound is the beautiful and picturesque Whidbey Island. On April 14, the island plays host to the Whidbey Island Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and 1K Kids Run.

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Running Safely With Old Man Winter

The temperature is below freezing and it’s still dark outside. The alarm goes off and you hit snooze, pulling those warm covers ever higher. Still, your training plan calls for a run.

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Transitioning from Trail to Road

I love the trail, and I’d much rather run a trail race than a road race just for aesthetic reasons. Over the past several years I’ve focused on trail racing because of the variety of courses and all the new challenges they present, which is why I train primarily on trails.

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Head Games

I was 50 miles into last year’s painfully flat Antelope Island 100 Miler in Utah. While I was trying to stay on Speedgoat Karl Meltzer’s sub-15 hour course record splits, my early season fitness was a little less than desirable.

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5 Destination Marathons in 2019 with No Hope of a PR

Personal records or “PRs” can be overrated. Once you’ve conquered the fastest, flattest marathon courses around, then what?

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The Importance Of Accountability For Success

It has taken years for my stubborn mentality to recognize the following: a plan without some form of consistent accountability is wasteful. This past January, I completed my first 50K…

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Traveling the World Without Feeling Guilty About It

Traveling around the world to race I’ve had time to contemplate a few things about travel, but I’m by no means an expert. First, I’ve learned that I’m extremely lucky…

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Balancing Act: Managing Family Life and Training

My oldest son was born just three weeks after the 2002 Western States 100. It was my first hundred-mile race, and I’m pretty sure my wife hoped it would be…

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5 Half Marathons Worth A Road Trip

With summer fast approaching, race schedules are being locked into place. Keeping a few weekends open for a road trip or two just might be worth it when throwing in…

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