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Tips for Staying Active All Winter Long
It can be tough to get motivated when the wind is howling or the snow is blowing, but don't give up all thoughts of staying active indoors or out.
By Angela Bekkala

A Self-Care Guide for Parents
As a parent, you often feel the pressure to only focus on the needs of your family, but remembering to care for yourself is key to being your best for
By Sara Lindberg

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 safewhile s
By Kim Dinan

Safety Tips for Hiking with Kids
With some prehike preparation you'll be confident knowing you and your family can enjoy a safe and incidentfree hike in the woods.
By Kim Dinan

This Whole Food Changed One Runner’s Approach to Family Fueling
As a 36time 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

Get Fit for Ski Season: 6-Week Workout Plan Pt. 1
Ski season is almost here! Before you hit the slopes, make sure to condition your body so you ski strong and prevent any muscle soreness or injuries w
By Kathy Smith

How to Calculate Your Training Heart Rate Zones
The key to getting results is elevating your heart rate into the correct training zone, so your effort matches your goals.
By John Bobalik

Runners and Foot Injuries: 4 Causes of Foot Pain
Has foot pain wrecked your training? Learn about the most common ailments, their causes and, most importantly, how runners can avoid the dreaded "I" w
By Caitlin Chock

How to Fuel for a 5K
Fuel right at your next 5K for a strong finish. Here's how.
By Doug Robertson

Essential Training Tips for Older Runners
Whether you're aiming for an agegroup win or just want feel good on your next jog, keep these training tips in mind.
By Megan Harrington

Weight Loss 101: How to Calculate a Calorie Deficit
To lose weight, you have to eat less than what you burn. Calculate your calorie loss and shed the pounds with these tips.
By Matt Fitzgerald

15-Minute Workout to Challenge Your Whole Body
This workout is excellent for busy individuals, those who simply hate exercise or those looking to tack on a little extra to their endurance training
By Lori Russell, MS RD CSSD

The Best Stocking Stuffers for Runners
While it would be amazing to receive the latest Nike Vapor Fly or a Nordic Track Incline Treadmill as a gift this holiday season, don't forget about t
By Angela Bekkala

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Tips for Staying Active All Winter Long It can be tough to get motivated when the wind is howling or the snow is blowing, but don't give up all thoughts of staying active indoors or out. By Angela Bekkala

A Self-Care Guide for Parents As a parent, you often feel the pressure to only focus on the needs of your family, but remembering to care for yourself is key to being your best for By Sara Lindberg

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 safewhile s By Kim Dinan

Safety Tips for Hiking with Kids With some prehike preparation you'll be confident knowing you and your family can enjoy a safe and incidentfree hike in the woods. By Kim Dinan

This Whole Food Changed One Runner’s Approach to Family Fueling As a 36time 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

Get Fit for Ski Season: 6-Week Workout Plan Pt. 1 Ski season is almost here! Before you hit the slopes, make sure to condition your body so you ski strong and prevent any muscle soreness or injuries w By Kathy Smith

How to Calculate Your Training Heart Rate Zones The key to getting results is elevating your heart rate into the correct training zone, so your effort matches your goals. By John Bobalik

Runners and Foot Injuries: 4 Causes of Foot Pain Has foot pain wrecked your training? Learn about the most common ailments, their causes and, most importantly, how runners can avoid the dreaded "I" w By Caitlin Chock

How to Fuel for a 5K Fuel right at your next 5K for a strong finish. Here's how. By Doug Robertson

Essential Training Tips for Older Runners Whether you're aiming for an agegroup win or just want feel good on your next jog, keep these training tips in mind. By Megan Harrington

Weight Loss 101: How to Calculate a Calorie Deficit To lose weight, you have to eat less than what you burn. Calculate your calorie loss and shed the pounds with these tips. By Matt Fitzgerald

15-Minute Workout to Challenge Your Whole Body This workout is excellent for busy individuals, those who simply hate exercise or those looking to tack on a little extra to their endurance training By Lori Russell, MS RD CSSD

The Best Stocking Stuffers for Runners While it would be amazing to receive the latest Nike Vapor Fly or a Nordic Track Incline Treadmill as a gift this holiday season, don't forget about t By Angela Bekkala

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Tips for Staying Active All Winter Long
It can be tough to get motivated when the wind is howling or the snow is blowing, but don't give up all thoughts of staying active indoors or out.
By Angela Bekkala

A Self-Care Guide for Parents
As a parent, you often feel the pressure to only focus on the needs of your family, but remembering to care for yourself is key to being your best for
By Sara Lindberg

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 safewhile s
By Kim Dinan

Safety Tips for Hiking with Kids
With some prehike preparation you'll be confident knowing you and your family can enjoy a safe and incidentfree hike in the woods.
By Kim Dinan

This Whole Food Changed One Runner’s Approach to Family Fueling
As a 36time 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

Get Fit for Ski Season: 6-Week Workout Plan Pt. 1
Ski season is almost here! Before you hit the slopes, make sure to condition your body so you ski strong and prevent any muscle soreness or injuries w
By Kathy Smith

How to Calculate Your Training Heart Rate Zones
The key to getting results is elevating your heart rate into the correct training zone, so your effort matches your goals.
By John Bobalik

Runners and Foot Injuries: 4 Causes of Foot Pain
Has foot pain wrecked your training? Learn about the most common ailments, their causes and, most importantly, how runners can avoid the dreaded "I" w
By Caitlin Chock

How to Fuel for a 5K
Fuel right at your next 5K for a strong finish. Here's how.
By Doug Robertson

Essential Training Tips for Older Runners
Whether you're aiming for an agegroup win or just want feel good on your next jog, keep these training tips in mind.
By Megan Harrington

Weight Loss 101: How to Calculate a Calorie Deficit
To lose weight, you have to eat less than what you burn. Calculate your calorie loss and shed the pounds with these tips.
By Matt Fitzgerald

15-Minute Workout to Challenge Your Whole Body
This workout is excellent for busy individuals, those who simply hate exercise or those looking to tack on a little extra to their endurance training
By Lori Russell, MS RD CSSD

The Best Stocking Stuffers for Runners
While it would be amazing to receive the latest Nike Vapor Fly or a Nordic Track Incline Treadmill as a gift this holiday season, don't forget about t
By Angela Bekkala

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