When it comes to backpacking, preparation is key. Arguably, the best preparation is repetition…which of course means going backpacking. I find a lot of new hikers get stuck in this loop: in order to go backpacking,
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When it comes to backpacking, preparation is key. Arguably, the best preparation is repetition…which of course means going backpacking. I find a lot of new
In a world that tells you it’s not acceptable to feel uncomfortable even for one minute, what does it mean to embrace discomfort? I recently
If your lifestyle involves being outdoors, have you thought about what that time outside is actually doing to your skin? As women who hike, bike,
Hey Trail Sisters! Gina here, Trail Sisters Founder and Race Director of the Trail Sisters Half Marathon & 10k that will be held for the
What Happens When Support Meets Possibility There was a moment this past year that stayed with me more than any finish line experience I’ve personally
Hi! Meg here, all the way from Reno! As a newcomer to trail running, I wanted to share my transition from road running to becoming
Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.” Life is about learning from
“But why? Why would you run that far? Doesn’t it get boring?” This is a question I’ve heard time and time again, usually followed by
And so this is the question I’ve been asking myself, and the one I leave with you: Given my own values and well-being, given everything happening in the sport and in the world, who do I want to be in the sport? How do I want to engage with running now?
Running with a four-legged pal is one of the most iconic portrayals of joy with open fields, swoopy trails, and a dog obediently and graciously
As a mental health therapist, sports psychology coach, and parent who runs, I know running can be a lifeline for many. It can be a
A little backstory and context: 2025 didn’t start out as I had planned or envisioned. A meniscus tear deferred my first race of the year,
