Road Cycling for Beginners: Pedal That Pavement
There is a lot to consider when hopping on a bike for the first time, or after a long…
The Only Hiking Checklist You Will Ever Need
There are two ways to develop a foolproof hiking checklist: from a series of carefully planned and successfully executed…
The Ten Best Handheld Hiking GPS Devices for Outdoor Enthusiasts
It is impossible to discuss responsible hiking these days without addressing the continuing improvements in the world of hiking…
8 Proven Ways to Find and Participate In a Local Running Club
So you are ready to take on a “runcation”, and you have your training plan in hand, but you…
Best Extreme Cold Weather Clothing and Extreme Cold Weather Gear
For many, the winter months are viewed as a time for hibernating inside and shunning the bone chilling elements…
Intro to Tower Running: Conquer Your Own Stair Climbing Race
Years ago, in my quest to discover new sources of active travel inspiration, I stumbled up on the concept…
16 Week Half Marathon Training Schedule for Beginners
The Half Marathon can be a grueling, cramp inducing, blister forming, out of breath, sweat fest of a race…
Hiking for Beginners: Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid on the Trail
“What’s the worst that can happen? You get lost”. I have seen this joke posted in random places throughout…
Guide to Running the Great Wall Marathon in China
Looking for more than a typical vacation? How about a destination “runcation” at the Great Wall of China? That…
How to Plan A Runcation: 3 Steps to Your Own Destination Race
Looking for a different kind of vacation? Is a vacation not a vacation unless it involves your running shoes?…