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What is your favorite fall activity?

mvalenti — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:26:21 GMT

Growing up, my favorite fall activity was playing soccer in the backyard with my family. Now, nothing beats riding my mountain bike on a crisp autumn day over winding singletrack strewn with brightly colored leaves.

What is your favorite fall activity?

How do you get in shape for ski season?

mvalenti — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:57:54 GMT

I live in California and don't get up to the mountains to ski that often, but I do have a few trips planned this year. Does anyone have suggestions on how to get in shape--and stay in shape--for skiing and snowboarding? I am specifically looking for exercises that will strengthen my legs and knees, and help get my body ready for the slopes.

Thanks!

Left hip pronation-makes running hard!

gabeandlaney — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:23:58 GMT

Hi there. I am fairly new to running. Started in May '09. Since then I have run several races, plus a half marathon. My problem is this: my left leg pronates in towards midline so that midway through running(any distance) my left knee and foot are hitting my right leg and foot. Its almost as if I have no control over my leg, making ti hard to run. I have worked out consistently for 2 years, inlcuding weight training. Any ideas or exercises I can do to remediate this problem?

Thanks!

Outdoors based fitness

BOOTCAMPFITNESS — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:49:11 GMT

The short-term and long-term benefits of working out outdoors.

Steripen...

zebUSCG — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:31:06 GMT

As anyone used this water treatment product? Looking around at different types. This one seems simple enough, portable, and quick. Mixed reviews I read. Another one is the first need deluxe water purifier. How does that work if anyone has used it? Which one do you use? Thanks.

On any hike, a new application can tell you temperature at intervals on the hike

omit — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:00:23 GMT

and can accurately tell you when there may be a greater than 90% chance of a thunderstorm....2 days before you head out. Would this ne valuable to you...if so why?

Backpacker Appreciation Night

heldog — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:50:06 GMT

Five Rivers MetroParks invites you to a celebration for the one year anniversary of the Twin Valley Backpacking Trail. All levels of backpackers, hikers or those just wanting to hang out are welcome. Live Music, food and beverage discounts apply from 6:00 - 9:00 pm.

This event is held June 22nd from 6:00 - 9:00 pm at TJ Chumps in Miamisburg, Ohio. Contact Tom Helbig @ 937-417-2228 or tom.helbig@metroparks.org for more information.

For more information on the Twin Valley Trail visit www.metroparks.org/tvt

What's on your outdoor calendar for 2009?

mvalenti — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:45:59 GMT

It's always fun to make a list and dream about all the things you want to do each year, even if you only tic off a few of the items. Rock climbing in France is on the top of my list this year. What's on the top of yours?

Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder

Active Toby — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:46:39 GMT

l just picked up the book, Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder by Richard Louv and I'm really excite to give it a read.

Has anyone else out read this national best-seller?

Adventure racing: 1st timer needs training program

alwaysmakingmoneycom — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:21:35 GMT

I've competed in 1/2 Ironmans & sprint triathlons for years but want to make the transition to adventure racing. I'm going to have a buddy who's a former Green Beret but hasn't been active (working out, not blowing things up) for years; does anyone have any recommendations for us for training programs or should I just Google it?

Thanks,

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Hiking the Grand Canyon

brittanypg — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:17:27 GMT

I have a friend who a few years back hiked the Grand Canyon.

She did a week long hike, had a blast, shared the pictures, and made me want to do this.

When I asked her for some help on how to put this together, she had no idea, he friends dad put it together for her.

Has anyone done it? Looked into it? Know about it? Have ANY help or direction?