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8 Halloween Camping Spots Best for Paranormal Experiences
Who needs to play dressup when you can go out into the woods and get a real Hallow's Eve scare? Check out these Halloween camping options, each with
By Christina Scannapiego

10 Outdoor Adventure Apps for Your iPhone
Try these iPhone adventure apps to guide you through your next trail run, hike, camping trip, climb or ride.
By Christina Scannapiego

How to Make Exercise Fun for Kids
From team sports to fitness classes, teach your children how to have fun while staying active.
By Judi Sheppard Missett

5 Tools to Relieve Stress
New research on traumatized soldiers shows how damaging stress can be and reveals five powerful tools that can help us all build resilience.
By Sarah Mahoney

Mysteries of the Running Shoe Revealed
Delve into the depths of your running shoe to better understand how to find and purchase your ideal pair.
By Josh Clark

The Pacific Coast Trail: More Challenging Than Mt. Everest?
Angels actually live among ordinary people. They typically live near longdistance hiking trails and are known as "trail angels."
By Alice Kemp

How to Increase Your Endurance by Walking
Is it possible to become a better runner by substituting walking for running?
By Tom Denes

6 Camping Gear Must-Haves
You can go camping without these essential gear items, but you might regret it.
By SELF Editors

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

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

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

A 12-Week Triathlon Training Plan For Beginners
Ever have the itch to undertake a triathlon? This plan will help you cross the finish line successfully.
By Jason Schneider

5K Training Tips for Beginners
If you're training for a 5K for the first time, or the first time in a long time, these five tips will put you on the right track to cross the finish
By Tyler Pake

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8 Halloween Camping Spots Best for Paranormal Experiences Who needs to play dressup when you can go out into the woods and get a real Hallow's Eve scare? Check out these Halloween camping options, each with By Christina Scannapiego

10 Outdoor Adventure Apps for Your iPhone Try these iPhone adventure apps to guide you through your next trail run, hike, camping trip, climb or ride. By Christina Scannapiego

How to Make Exercise Fun for Kids From team sports to fitness classes, teach your children how to have fun while staying active. By Judi Sheppard Missett

5 Tools to Relieve Stress New research on traumatized soldiers shows how damaging stress can be and reveals five powerful tools that can help us all build resilience. By Sarah Mahoney

Mysteries of the Running Shoe Revealed Delve into the depths of your running shoe to better understand how to find and purchase your ideal pair. By Josh Clark

The Pacific Coast Trail: More Challenging Than Mt. Everest? Angels actually live among ordinary people. They typically live near longdistance hiking trails and are known as "trail angels." By Alice Kemp

How to Increase Your Endurance by Walking Is it possible to become a better runner by substituting walking for running? By Tom Denes

6 Camping Gear Must-Haves You can go camping without these essential gear items, but you might regret it. By SELF Editors

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

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

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

A 12-Week Triathlon Training Plan For Beginners Ever have the itch to undertake a triathlon? This plan will help you cross the finish line successfully. By Jason Schneider

5K Training Tips for Beginners If you're training for a 5K for the first time, or the first time in a long time, these five tips will put you on the right track to cross the finish By Tyler Pake

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8 Halloween Camping Spots Best for Paranormal Experiences
Who needs to play dressup when you can go out into the woods and get a real Hallow's Eve scare? Check out these Halloween camping options, each with
By Christina Scannapiego

10 Outdoor Adventure Apps for Your iPhone
Try these iPhone adventure apps to guide you through your next trail run, hike, camping trip, climb or ride.
By Christina Scannapiego

How to Make Exercise Fun for Kids
From team sports to fitness classes, teach your children how to have fun while staying active.
By Judi Sheppard Missett

5 Tools to Relieve Stress
New research on traumatized soldiers shows how damaging stress can be and reveals five powerful tools that can help us all build resilience.
By Sarah Mahoney

Mysteries of the Running Shoe Revealed
Delve into the depths of your running shoe to better understand how to find and purchase your ideal pair.
By Josh Clark

The Pacific Coast Trail: More Challenging Than Mt. Everest?
Angels actually live among ordinary people. They typically live near longdistance hiking trails and are known as "trail angels."
By Alice Kemp

How to Increase Your Endurance by Walking
Is it possible to become a better runner by substituting walking for running?
By Tom Denes

6 Camping Gear Must-Haves
You can go camping without these essential gear items, but you might regret it.
By SELF Editors

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

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

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

A 12-Week Triathlon Training Plan For Beginners
Ever have the itch to undertake a triathlon? This plan will help you cross the finish line successfully.
By Jason Schneider

5K Training Tips for Beginners
If you're training for a 5K for the first time, or the first time in a long time, these five tips will put you on the right track to cross the finish
By Tyler Pake

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