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Insights and wisdom from lifelong runners with a mission to educate and motivate individuals to make small changes each day to live healthier lives and to have fun while doing it.

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Tips for Getting Out and Getting Going During these Colder, Darker Months

Here are some of our favorite Go-To Tips and Tricks starting with our resident cold weather expert, staffer Kaleb, who grew up in Galena, a small village in the heart…

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Running Through Life’s Transitions

We have been so lucky to have Lydia as an employee over the past few years! Her warmth, experience, and genuine care for others will be dearly missed, but we…

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Celebrating the First Signs of Spring and Where to Find Them

Spring arrives March 20th and we’re already seeing it’s first signs popping up all around us! Now is the perfect time to be mindful of and seek out these awesome…

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The Subtle Power of Confidence

Photo Credit: Ben Groenhout Something happened to me while I was putting on the finishing touches to my preparation for a 50k. I was just days out from the race…

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Tips for Getting Out and Getting Going During These Colder, Darker Months

Who better to first ask for tips than our resident cold weather expert, staffer Kaleb, who grew up in Galena, a small town in the heart of Alaska and then…

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Coach Conner’s Take on this High School Cross Country Season – Finally Here and Finally in the Fall!

Cross Country is back! I have been lucky enough to get to coach at Sehome High for the past 3 years, and as we head back into a regular, full…

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Hot Tips for Warm Weather Workouts

Temperatures are heating up! Here are some of our favorite tips for warm weather training: Hydrating well going into the run, taking my shirt off and wearing my favorite brightly…

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Celebrating the First Signs of Spring! And Where to Find Them Locally.

So many events that we would normally be looking forward to this time of year are not happening, but thankfully the show still goes on with the first signs of…

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Getting Out On Colder, Darker Days & Nights – Staff Tips

Layering during colder weather is a must, so I like to make it fun by dressing in colorful tights, socks, and shoes. It makes running on the darker days so…

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Keepin’ It Flexible

Our world has changed. A lot of us are sitting during Zoom calls and not getting out of the house as much. So, the bottom line is, we are not…

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Lessons Learned: Resilience Amidst Athletic Cancellations

by cross country/track runner and  staffer Kaleb Korta To say my last 12 months has been an interesting ride would be an extreme understatement. I am a life-long Alaskan, born…

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Hot Tips for Hot Weather

by store staff Temps are heating up! Here are some tips from staff about running in warmer weather. Wear loose fitting technical materials, like polyester, for moisture wicking and to…

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Take an Active Role in Your Recovery

Coach Christopher Fredlund – “I’m not hurt, what am I recovering from?” “I sat on the couch and watched the Seahawks game, that’s recovery right?” “Is protein all I need…

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