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Dog Attacks on Runners

Dog Attacks on Runners

By Amanda Theobald I got attacked by a dog, while running, in a scary way. It being scary is subjective, and I don’t think I am especially dramatic so just go with it. I have had dogs bark, chase, and even little ones nip at my ankles. Yet, I had never been seriously threatened. Until [...]

New Product Review: The Grid 2.0 From Trigger Point Therapy

New Product Review: The Grid 2.0 From Trigger Point Therapy

By Elizabeth Jenkins   The wait is over!  The  Grid 2.0 foam roller by Trigger Point Therapy IS HERE!   You’ve probably all seen the traditional white foam rollers: While these are a good option for most people at $30, they aren’t going to cut it for those of us who have significantly tighter muscles [...]

Running Sucks Sometimes

Running Sucks Sometimes

Amanda Theobald   You can google any injury and find a multitude of websites explaining symptoms, possibles causes, recommended rehabilitation, etc. I don’t know if everyone does this, but when I suspect injury I am frantic to find some information about what is going on. The search is a blend of dread and hope. Generally, [...]

Crossfit as a Form of Cross-training

Crossfit as a Form of Cross-training

By Joel Pino I absolutely love to run. I don’t know what it is about it, but tying on shoes and getting out the door does something for me. I’m sure plenty of you feel the same way. So when some other activity comes up that may take me away from my running; say rock [...]

Valentine’s Day: A Single girl’s guide to navigating the worst day of the year.

Valentine’s Day: A Single girl’s guide to navigating the worst day of the year.

I hate Valentine’s Day. There, I said it. Tomorrow is the worst holiday of the year for single people. It’s like a public broadcast “Hi, yeah, no…I…don’t have any chocolates…or flowers or over-sized teddy bears in my arms….” “Why not?” “Well, OBVIOUSLY it’s because I’m ____________________” (fill in the blank with any self-defeating “reason” why [...]