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The 8-Minute Mile Standard
Running

The 8-Minute Mile Standard

If youā€™ve been running at a relatively steady pace recently, it can feel like youā€™ve reached a plateau. There are several ways to begin building more endurance to run faster or longer without getting tired, especially if youā€™re trying to reach an eight-minute mile standard. When you start pushing yourself [ā€¦]

When Should You Choose a Square Stern Canoe?
Canoing

When Should You Choose a Square Stern Canoe?

Imagine a cool morning as the sun rises. Youā€™re floating on a peaceful lake, a couple of fishing rods secured in your canoeā€™s holder. A third is in your hands. The world is quiet. Thereā€™s only one sound out there, and itā€™s the gentle lapping of the water against the [ā€¦]

How Do You Paint a Fiberglass Canoe?
Canoing

How Do You Paint a Fiberglass Canoe?ļæ¼

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€¦]

Do You Name Your Kayak?
Kayaking

Do You Name Your Kayak?ļæ¼

One of Shakespeareā€™s most famous lines comes from his play Romeo and Juliet. ā€œWhatā€™s in a name?ā€ Our names define who we are. When you meet someone on the street, you can guess with reasonable certainty that youā€™ve spoken with a Peter, Todd, Karen, Lily, or Taylor. Names are the [ā€¦]

Young 7-year-old kid climbing up a bouldering wall
Boudering

What age can kids start bouldering?

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 theyā€™ve even begged you to take them along. But at what age can you start [ā€¦]