Fitness

Dry Guy MonsterGrips Help Athletes Navigate Slick Conditions

The proper traction on shoes can help you stay on top of fitness even through the slickest conditions. Slip on a pair of Dry Guy MonsterGrips to add traction to your feet. These are key for upcoming winter obstacle runs like the Copper Man Winter Adventure Race at Copper Mountain. MonsterGrips are lightweight so you…

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The Partially rotating toe cord are a key componet to Northern Lites! (You won't have to pick up the weight of the snowshoe at every step and you won't flip snow up your back as you run!)

Did Someone Say Snowshoe Running? Leave Competition Behind With These Shoes!

If you are serious about the sport of running snowshoeing the single most important piece of gear is running specific snowshoes. Two top brands are made by Northern Lites and Red Feather Snowshoes. Both are Wisconsin based companies that are constantly innovating to stay ahead on the latest technology to make sure you are on…

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Columbia Triteca Softshell Jacket

10 Pieces of Needed Gear for Snowshoe Running: From Head to Toes

[embedplusvideo height=”418″ width=”695″ standard=”https://www.youtube.com/v/JYldfwW4FTg?fs=1″ vars=”ytid=JYldfwW4FTg&width=695&height=418&start=&stop=&rs=w&hd=0&autoplay=0&react=1&chapters=&notes=” id=”ep6699″ /] Stay Warm to Make Winter Exercise Easier Even when the red on the barometer drops into the negatives, the trails are manageable, especially if you are bundled up with lightweight weather gear for aerobic activities. Taking the trails for high intensity cardio like snowshoe running and cross country…

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SnowDash Extreme Mixes Up Winter Fitness

Races like the SnowDash Extreme in Winterpark ensure there is no off season when it comes to adventure. With snow pits replacing mud pits, adventure was back on the table! The race started to jamming music and we were off trudging through a mix of snow packed trails and fresh powdered trails shooting straight up…

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Hiking Along Hunter Creek Trail

  Carri Wilbanks hiking in Aspen A visit to Aspen at any time of year wouldn’t be complete without some quality trail time. Even if blazing through snow, scenic views await along Hunter Creek, a long time locals favorite. On the edge of downtown Aspen, this adventure will take you through aspen groves, alongside rushing…

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Flip Belts Make Activewear Sleek

Flip Belts Free Up Hands for Athletes

Win a free Flip Belt! Easy Entry! 1. Like Catch Carri on FaceBook 2. Email carri@catchcarri.com and tell her your favorite workout accessory. Level Terrain is making active wear sleek. Working out with items like keys, cards, and cell phones can be tricky and uncomfortable. Fashion designer and owner of Level Terrain, Mia Do, set out to…

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True Metabolism Testing

Hit a plateau? Consider metabolism testing to reach your fitness and weight loss goals. Results will show you how to train efficiently while increasing energy and maximizing results. We have all heard that weight loss is as simple as “calories in and calories out.” But owner of True Metabolism Testing and fitness coach, Stoney Eskew,…

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Vampires and Citizens Run for Blood in 5K Run

On April 26, 2013, five cities around the country—Dallas, D.C. , L.A., Atlanta and Denver—will run for blood. Vampire 5k is a run that pits Citizens versus Vampires in a race for survival. The race begins at dusk and ends under a full moon. Participants may register as either a Vampire or Citizen. Citizens in…

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Take the Trails of Rocky Mountain National Park

“This park is the jewel of Colorado,” hiking guide Marlene Borneman tells our group of gals as we set off on our expedition to Gem Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. Ready to show off what is only a sliver of the beauty in Estes Park, Marlene led us on a hike (3.6 mi. R.T.)…

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Beaver Creek Mountain Running Series

Beaver Creek Mountain Running Series

Events like the Snowshoe Edition of the ensure runners can take on the scenic and adventurous mountain trails any time of year. The series kicked off January 6 with a crowd of nearly 300 runners ready to charge the trails surrounding Beaver Creek Mountain.  Having never run on snowshoes, I admit I was a little nervous about the trek ahead. But…

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