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Chattanooga nominated for \”10 Best Cycling Cities\”

March 20, 2014

USA Today has opened voting until April 14 to determine the 10 best cycling towns in the United States. The contest is being run by 10 Best, a travel advice site […]

Rails to Trails future unclear, but Eastern U.S. sites escape Supreme Court decision

March 19, 2014

Rails to Trails is a government program that turns unused railroad beds into pedestrian paths for walking, biking and more. On Monday, March 10, the Supreme Court issued a ruling […]

Top 10 Bear & Bird Safety Tips

March 14, 2014

It\’s important to be aware of the dangers related to wilderness exploration. Bear encounters are near the top of the list. One of the first lines of defense is a good […]

Get Outfitted for Ultrarunning — Ultra Cheap

March 13, 2014

Running is an attractive sport, thanks in part to the low cost of entry. Even when distances shoot upwards of 100 miles, some of the best gear is the most […]

What\’s your relationship to tech?

March 11, 2014

If you\’re like many athletes — or if you just enjoy expensive, shiny things — then you probably have one (or more) GPS-enabled devices. These things are great for recording […]

Chattanooga: A Top-10 city for Mountain Biking in North America

March 5, 2014

According to Singletracks Mountain Bike Blog, Chattanooga can more than hold its own against LA, Vancouver and Colorado Springs. This comes with a minor caveat due to the selection process, but […]

Marathon Monday #3: Eat (fast) food

March 4, 2014

You know how cranky you get when you miss a meal? Or even when you have to wait longer than expected? Now, couple that with the stresses of trail running […]

Marathon Monday #2: Use a Hydration System

March 4, 2014

Dehydration is the number-one affliction of runners. Any runner can become dehydrated, under any conditions. Athletes who train for and participate in marathons are at particularly high risk. That\’s because the […]

Marathon Monday #1: Wear the Right Shoes

March 4, 2014

Welcome to Marathon Monday, where we give you tips, insight and expert know-how — so you can prepare properly to finish your trail 26.2. All of these tidbits come directly […]

How to finish your first 100-mile trail race

February 2, 2014

At noon on May 16, runners will take their first steps of the first-annual Thunder Rock 100 Mile Trail Race.  If it\’s your first 100-mile trail race, you\’ll need to prepare […]