As we all wait for the big snow storms to finally arrive, some people are already thinking about trail running next year! The Northern Utah Trail Series, or NUTS, already released their 2012 race schedule. NUTS is a non-profit group that organizes group races and runs while sharing a passion for all things trail...
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Can a shirt be smart? Anser, a new outdoor gear company based in St. George, thinks so. That’s why they named their performance short sleeve t-shirt “The Professor.” The shirt definitely has a lot going for it, like anti-static threads, UPF protection and antimicrobial moisture control. But after wearing the shirt for the past...
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In my short running career, I’ve only run one half-marathon. But that single run has been one of the greatest running experiences of the year. The Other Half – Moab Half Marathon has it all – great support staff, generous swag, and a route that takes participants through some of the most scenic landscapes...
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As cold, winter weather creeps in, many outdoor lovers shut themselves inside their heated homes. Lucky for us runners, the chilly months can be the ideal time for long runs. But we too like to stay warm, so it’s great to have jackets like the Salomon Swift Midlayer Hoody that keep the fingers of...
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The Mid Mountain Marathon is not your typical marathon. There are no paved roads here. Instead, the race is on a singletrack trail that traverses a mountain range. Stretching 26.2 miles from Silver Lake Lodge at Deer Valley to the base of the Canyons Resort, the Mid Mountain Marathon is a trail runner’s test...
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High tech is all the rage in the outdoor business, and Suunto is one company leading the charge. When it comes to outdoor navigation tools, climbing watches and training gear, Suunto has you covered. At the 2011 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, they brought along their well known line of outdoor watches, and also showed...
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Barefoot running is all the craze right now, leading to numerous minimalist trail running shoes to meet the demand. The Tecnica Diablo MAX is NOT one of those shoes. Big, brawny, and badass are good terms to describe the massive amounts of shoe that wraps the foot in comfort and performance for those long...
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Trail runner? Then there’s an 18-hour relay race in Ogden that you’ll want to know about, and maybe even register for. The R-Scape 18 Hours of Ogden begins Friday, August 12th, and organizers promise this event will, “get the adrenaline flowing through your veins and spirit of running in your heart!” The idea of...
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Ogden’s dirtiest, most punishing duathalon, Hurt in the Dirt, returns for 2011. Last July’s inaugural event was so successful that race organizers are brining it back even bigger and better than ever by adding an off-road 10k, plus a nighttime trail run by headlamp. This year’s Hurt in the Dirt event goes down on...
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The Salomon XT Advanced Skin 5 Slab Set is a mouthful of a name for such a minimalist hydration pack. In fact it’s not really a pack at all, but more like a hydration vest. Although the pack sports an endless name that Mary Poppins could likely turn into a song, the title implies...
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