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The HOKA Speedgoat 5 is the latest in a line of legendary trail running shoes named for one of the greatest mountain runners of all time, Karl Meltzer.
I RAN my age in miles in ONE DAY! I combined my love of running and music by running 33 ⅓ miles to 3 record stores on my 33 1/3rd birthday because records spin at 33 1/3 revolutions per minute.
Looking for the perfect running jacket? It turns out that the perfect jacket for you might actually be more than one jacket! Follow along as Alan explores his options for windproof, rainproof and insulated running jackets.
Date of Last Revision: November 3, 2022
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Packing for a bucket-list trip to Nepal, Peru or a remote destination in the U.S. might seem daunting, because hey, it’s not every day you head hundreds or thou...
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Evelynn Escobar knows firsthand how hard it can be to feel like an outsider in the outdoors. Even though she'd spent a couple y...
The food you take on a backpacking or hiking journey can be more than just fuel for your feet: It can also offer a bit of comfort and rest while creating moment...
For decades, Black environmentalists and residents of Eagle Harbor, Maryland, have been fighting to protect the town from land, air and water pollution. &n...
If you spend time outside, chances are you’ve heard of the phrase Leave No Trace, or LNT for short. Simply put, these seven principles are tips for minimizing o...
Illustrator and brand designer Christina Moreland (Photo Credit: A Klass)
Is it possible to feel "seen" by looking at a cartoon character? Christina Moreland...
Editor’s note: This post was originally published on February 20, 2020.
In 2014, I quit my corporate job and decided to make a huge life change. I was tired of...
