Pacific Northwest Features

5 Bucket List Running Trails Outside the Pacific Northwest

Jeff Browning

Finding a new ribbon of singletrack can make you feel like a kid on Christmas morning. Each time I head out of town, I pour over maps and websites trying to find a new trail to run. If you ever…

How to Manage The Post-Race Blues

Max King

With the highs that running can produce, there are also the lows. In some cases, post-race blues can result in depression.

Head Games — Motivational Self-Talk

Jeff Browning

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.

4 Stellar Trail Races in the Northwest Under 25K

Jeff Browning

Trail running has many legitimate benefits over running on roads. And although it isn’t always possible to run on dirt, it’s worth staying off busy thoroughfares.

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

Shannah Werner

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.

Training for Gravel Racing, Plus Spotlight On 4 Gravel Cycling Events

Matt Lieto

Matt Lieto shares 3 tips on training for gravel racing and several gear choices for your gravel bike setup.

The 5 Best Marathons for Newbies

Susan Barrows

Check out our best marathons for newbies list in the Pacific Northwest.

Conquer The Task of Planning Your Race Calendar

Max King

In this article, Max King will take you through the steps of planning your race calendar.

Using the Off-Season as a Time to Rest, Reflect and Refocus

Scott Lommers

Endurance athletes are stubborn. And if you told them so, they’d most likely take it as a compliment. If you asked them to take a little break from training, they’d take it as an insult.

Weekend Getaway: Moses Lake, Washington

Shannah Werner

Smack in the middle of the state of Washington is a little oasis known as Moses Lake. Located between Seattle (175 miles) and Spokane (105 miles) on I-90, the almost 19-square mile city of Moses Lake is a great weekend getaway because of the lake, dry weather and flat terrain.