Over the years I have had my fair share of exciting adventures in the mountains. After each one of those adventures I would add a new item to my list of essential gear that I’d pack for a trip into...

I find that springtime is the best for tempting new runners onto the trails. After a winter of treadmill running, the fresh air and vibrant colors offer a welcome escape. Trail running in the...

Once again I’m at a stage of my life where I want to slim down my legs. It’s called springtime… At the end of winter each year, my summer clothes never seem to fit the way I want them to....

My introduction to the world of trail running was thanks to my high school cross-country coach who used to run with us on the local mountain trails for our weekly long run. He would repeatedly tell...

I never considered hiking poles as an option for my trail running until 2007 when I had the opportunity to attend a 10-day climbing/hiking/running workshop in Montserrat, Spain. During that workshop,...

The biggest mistake that I make is increasing my mileage too quickly each spring as I start a new season of training. I will remember my weekly distance from the end of the previous season and try to...