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The Lolly Gaggers Guide to Triathlon Training

by Lauren Ellerman July 2, 2010

Runners World says if you are fit you can train for a triathlon in 6 weeks. No really, read the article. There is a website for beginner triathletes that provides free coaching and online training logs. Another website has a very handy 93 page training schedule for folks wanting to complete their first sprint triathlon. [...]

What is the best way to purify water on the trail?

by Leonard Adkins July 1, 2010

If you are going out just for a day hike, you’ll probably carry all of the water you need from home. On overnight trips, though, you are going to depend on a source along the trail. Unfortunately, the days of slaking thirst by dipping into a clear mountain stream or sipping cold spring water are [...]

All Aboard

by Graham Averill July 1, 2010

Here’s the problem: You play in the forest. You live in the city. So you have to drive to the forest, right? Maybe not. “The Union Express” is a new film by documentary filmmaker and surfer Josh Landan that follows surfers as they ride trains to travel to California’s best surf breaks. Even if you [...]