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Fitness

Find Virtual Workout Buddies via Twitter

January 24, 2012 2 Comments

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Today, a growing number of fitness enthusiasts are finding comrades-in-arms via Twitter. Thanks to the social media giant, it’s easy to connect with folks who also want to swoon about the latest bike component or debate the best training schedules . . .

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CrossFit Gyms

January 20, 2012 0 Comment

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The Level 4 CrossFit Seattle doesn’t look like your typical gym. In the sprawling warehouse-style space in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, no loud music assaults your ears. There are no elliptical trainers, treadmills, or Nautilus machines.

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Gear: Running Shoes

November 21, 2011 0 Comment

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New running shoes are minimal, colorful and eco-friendly. Reviews on: Brooks Pure Project Collection, Newton MV2, New Balance newSky, Altra Adam, and Vibram FiveFingers

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Summer Book Reviews 2011

July 25, 2011 0 Comment

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Craig Romano’s Backpacking Washington, Also, The Tour de France continues! Read Amy Snyder’s book, Hell on Two Wheels as she recounts the 2009 race. The Camping Cookbook by Annie Bell, and more!

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Book Reviews , Camping , Cycling , Features , Fitness , Hiking , Recent Articles , Reviews , Watersports

Alternative Fitness

April 23, 2011 0 Comment

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Making the decision to be active isn’t the hard part. It’s deciding how to be active that serves up a real challenge. With cities, mountains, volcanoes…

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Oregon’s Giant Sandbox

April 11, 2011 0 Comment

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The Oregon dunes are the largest expanse of coastal sand dunes in the U.S. and stretch for 50 miles between Florence and Coos Bay along the famous Oregon coast…

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Spring Training in Threes

April 11, 2011 0 Comment

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With the long, sunshine-filled days of summer stretching ahead, you might be giving some thought to ramping up your fitness level this spring. Like a supportive friend, the Northwest is here for you…

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Sports Medicine Preventing Cycling Injuries in the Fall Season

September 11, 2010 0 Comment

Cycling is a wonderful activity if we can stay healthy on the bike. During the Fall season, I typically see an increase in bike-related overuse injuries as cyclists attempt to stretch their season.

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