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If youāve been running at a relatively steady pace recently, it can feel like youāve reached a plateau. There are several ways to begin building more endurance to run faster or longer without getting tired, especially if youāre trying to reach an eight-minute mile standard. When you start pushing yourself [ā¦]
Imagine a cool morning as the sun rises. Youāre floating on a peaceful lake, a couple of fishing rods secured in your canoeās holder. A third is in your hands. The world is quiet. Thereās only one sound out there, and itās the gentle lapping of the water against the [ā¦]
After several years of use, the paint on a fiberglass canoe can start fading. Depending on where you use the craft, it can also look a bit chalky. The good news is that you can bring a fiberglass canoe back to life when you know how to paint fiberglass. Before [ā¦]
One of Shakespeareās most famous lines comes from his play Romeo and Juliet. āWhatās in a name?ā Our names define who we are. When you meet someone on the street, you can guess with reasonable certainty that youāve spoken with a Peter, Todd, Karen, Lily, or Taylor. Names are the [ā¦]
Age has often been said to be just a number. It really doesnāt matter what your driverās license says. Itās how you feel. Some people stay active way into their senior years and thatās amazing. Thatās how it should be. So, if youāre over the hill, or even a bit [ā¦]
Are you a parent that loves to head to the climbing gym or even get your kicks on the rocks? If so, you might want to share your love of climbing with your kids. Perhaps theyāve even begged you to take them along. But at what age can you start [ā¦]
When it comes to climbing, being safe is the only way to go. Taking chances can cause injuries or worse. Thatās why you should always use equipment properly. So what if youāre at the climbing gym or youāve gotten all the way out to your destination and find youāre not [ā¦]
Looking for new hiking boots? When I first started getting into hiking, I was told to buy my hiking boots a size bigger than regular shoes. I thought that seemed strange, but when you think about the science of feet, it makes perfect sense. By nature, your feet swell up [ā¦]
When it comes to your climbing gear, you invest a fair amount in it just to keep up with the sport. That being said, it seems only logical that youād want to label your harnesses and ropes. If you recall the days of summer camp where your mom wrote your [ā¦]
If you have a love of hiking or being outdoors among nature, youāre bound to encounter wildlife on your adventures. And isnāt that the best part? I always love marveling at the wonders around me. Amid the different foliage, thereās inevitably a rustling of leaves and perhaps a glimpse of [ā¦]