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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 […]

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 […]

Breaking down barefoot running: Should you shed your shoes?

January 16, 2014

[dropcap size=dropcap-big]W[/dropcap]ithin the running community, there are very few absolute truths. The same diet doesn\’t work for everybody. Not all runners  get faster on a schedule of high mileage. Some […]

Nature Center benefits from $1,000 Wild Trails gift

January 15, 2014

More money raised at the Lookout Mountain 50 Mile Trail Race are headed back to our treasured local trails. Wild Trails recently gifted $1,000 in proceeds to the Chattanooga Arboretum and Nature Center. […]