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The Final Block: What Actually Matters in the Last Weeks Before Your Fall Race

More miles this close to race day won't make you fitter — it'll just make you tired. This guide breaks down the five things that actually move the ...

By Lori Russell

Fall Cycling Gear: What You Need to Ride Through the Swing Season

Shrinking daylight and swinging temperatures don't have to end your riding season. This guide covers exactly what to add to your kit — from lights ...

By Greg Kaplan

How to Improve Your Core Strength

Your core isn't your abs — it's the whole system that keeps your body organized, stable, and able to move well. This guide breaks down core trainin...

By Kristina Duffy

Reebok Unveils the SpeedShifter: Its First Full-Length Carbon Plate Running Shoe

Reebok is finally going all-in on carbon. The SpeedShifter drops October 20 as the brand's first running shoe with a full-length carbon plate, pair...

By Stephen Gendreau

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Tips for Hiking with Young Children

Once they're out of the backpack, hiking with young children can go a lot of different ways. Use these tips to help you and your kids be safe--whil...

By Kim Dinan

Safety Tips for Hiking with Kids

With some pre-hike preparation you'll be confident knowing you and your family can enjoy a safe and incident-free hike in the woods.

By Kim Dinan

This Whole Food Changed One Runner’s Approach to Family Fueling

As a 36-time marathoner and busy mom of three, there are two items on my daily menu: coffee and potatoes.

By Dorothy Beal

A Review of Garmin’s New Forerunner 645 Music

From pounding the pavement to trekking through the Grand Canyon, the Forerunner 645 Music covers all the bases—and more.

By Carrie Barrett

How I Taught My Daughter to Appreciate Nature

I wanted her to know that no matter what kind of world she grows up in, she can always call the outdoors home.

By Kim Dinan

The Benefits of Summer Camps for Teens

Looking for something to keep your teen busy this summer? Here's why you should sign them up for a summer camp.

By Hunter Hewitt

10 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Summer Camp

Here are 10 questions to consider when evaluating the best program for you and your family.

By Kim Miller Ballerene

5 Great Beaches Along Lake Michigan

With so much lakeshore to choose from, picking the perfect beach along Lake Michigan can be overwhelming—but we’ve got you covered.

By Kim Dinan

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