Why We Should Run
Running makes us better. I was tempted to write nothing further. A simple sentence sums up why we should run. In the last few columns I’ve explored why I…
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An Olympian Redefines The Energy Boost – Run Gum
When you’re a two-time Olympian, what do you do when suffering through the darkness of an injury? You start your own company. At least that’s what Nick Symmonds did in…
SportHill – Entrepreneur, Inventor & Athlete
As a kid, Jim Hill was always drawing pictures of hiking boots and spending hours building longboards – long before they were popular. Today, not much has changed. As the…
Mixing It Up: Cross Training for Trail Running
The days are short and it’s cold outside. Most trail runners are tempted to take a break and not run much in the winter months. The temptation is to curl…
Prepare for a Successful Year Through Winter Cross Training
You’re most likely coming off a big summer season of running, riding and generally being outside. You’ve probably got a final race or two planned in the fall, and then…
Why We Run – For the Love of Gear
In the last two issues I explored the intrinsic factors that drive us towards running. A theme that filtered to the top was simply the innate need to move our…
Weekend Destination: A Taste of Bavaria… Washington Style
How does a weekend trip to Bavaria, the Free State south of Germany, sound? Well, realistically, it might be easier to settle for a weekend car ride to Leavenworth, a…
Running & Body Image: Let’s Focus on the Positive
There are so many reasons to love running. The thrill of covering miles using your own two feet, the endorphins that flood in post-run and boost your mood, and the…
Oiselle – Taking Flight
In 2007, Sally Bergesen decided to begin running again after taking a hiatus from the sport to start a family. After searching for a pair of form-fitting running shorts she…
Hill Training: Speedwork in Disguise
In 2008, I returned to Bighorn 100 for the third time. I had managed to grab my first win in a 100-miler in 2005, and was somehow lucky enough to…