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The Puffy Coat
I am not sure if there is such a thing as too warm. I grew up in Maine and learned at an early age the wonders of down as an insulator. My childhood winters were spent skiing, snowmobiling, sleding and even ice fishing. We never really thought about the cold it was just there. The [...]
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Nutrition Tips for Before and After Exercise»
There are several fueling strategies that can be used to train and recover from training most effectively. Proper nutrition is necessary to feel optimal while training and to prepare for the next session. Before training it is important to be well-hydrated and not glycogen depleted. Dehydration or glycogen depletion can reduce the quality of a [...]
Utah Winter Games Skate Race»
You and I probably never going to go to the Olympics, but that does not mean we can’t race the same venues! If you live in Utah or are visiting on January 12 head over to Solder Hollow and race the Utah Winter Games 10k Skate Race. This is the same venue as the 2002 [...]
Choosing a Hydration Pack for Mt. Biking»
I have been using hydration packs on and off ever since the first Camelbak’s came out. I have tried a few different sizes and brands over the years. I have a bit of bag fetish so I consider mysef uniquely qualified to write on the subject of packs or bags. I pretty much have a [...]
Running Away Those Winter Blues»
So for me in the four season state of Utah, it typically goes like this. Somehow survive the dark, cold, inversion laden winter. Climb slowly out of my depressive hibernation mode in spring. Enjoy a glorious summer running my favorite road routes, trails, and races. Spend a wonderful fall full of long runs in the [...]
