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The Puffy Coat

By admin • Jan 29th, 2009 • Category: Gear Reviews, Lead Story

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 [...]



…and my dog is still a better athlete than me.

By Art O'Connor • Mar 20th, 2008 • Category: Lead Story

My newest training partner is Lucy, a 6 month old lab puppy. Lucy has really made me question a lot about all the things I do in an effort to milk a few seconds off my PR. For example:
- I drink water from a glacier in Europe and scientifically designed sports drinks for optimal performance. [...]



XTERRA *Winter* World Championship

By Rachel Cieslewicz • Feb 28th, 2008 • Category: Lead Story

Spring Fever? Here is Your Ultimate Solution!
February is the month so many have such a hard time with in four season climates. The winter has been long, with the days short and dark. Skiing, for many of us, is beginning to lose its charm. The anticipation of spring [...]