by Allie Comeau on November 12, 2009 
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If you’re a runner (or take part in other high-impact exercises), chances are you’ve had someone tell you you’re going to “ruin your knees” or break down your joints faster because of your fitness habits.
Somewhere along the line running became associated with a breaking down of the body – but according to sports medicine specialists, the opposite is true.
by Allie Comeau on November 11, 2009 Leave the first comment
Start the holiday season off right by snagging some incredible winter deals during our Winter Specials event this week at Sierra Trading Post. Save an extra 15-20% off our already low prices of 35-70% off retail!
Choose from winter apparel for men and women, winter footwear for men and women, winter outdoor gear, plus winter home and gift items – all at the lowest savings of the season. We’ve got a huge selection of great brand name apparel, footwear, gear and gifts from Lowe Alpine, Terramar, ExOfficio, Barbour, Gloverall, Mountain Hardwear, Acorn, Earth, New Balance, Saucony, Lowa, ABO Gear, LaFuma and many, many more.
And this week only, shop our Super Saver items at an EXTRA 25% off our already incredibly low prices!
by Allie Comeau on November 11, 2009 Leave the first comment
Today is Veteran’s Day and a perfect time to honor those who have fought for our freedom and sacrificed their normal lives so that we may lead ours.
It’s also a good time to think about how best to help those veterans who have had difficulties adjusting to life after combat.
One organization that’s doing exactly that is Veterans Up and Running in Boston, MA. A non-profit organization, Veterans Up and Running motivates Boston’s homeless vet population through the use of a team-based running program.
by Allie Comeau on November 10, 2009 Leave the first comment
If you’ve always wanted to know what it would be like to paddle a river in Africa, check out this amazing video of Andrew Maser kayaking the mighty Congo River. Not only is the Congo the world’s 8th longest river, it’s also the 2nd biggest in terms of water volume and quite possibly the deepest (which is evidenced by the huge waves and raging water).
Maser and his fellow kayakers were on the Congo River conducting scientific research (measuring the depth, speed and turbulence of the river, which scientist Ned Gardiner suspects might be the deepest in the world) but ended up having what looks like a lot of fun. I’m assuming the video was taken on a helmet cam – and a pretty good one at that. Watching it makes you feel like you’re actually paddling the boat, albeit much drier. Check it out…
by Allie Comeau on November 10, 2009 Leave the first comment
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. You’re probably already starting to plan your dinner menu or deciding what dish to bring to Aunt Linda’s house to pass… fluffy mashed potatoes… creamy green bean casserole… apple pie. Delicious.
But along with all that goodness comes a whole lot of fat and calories. Thankfully, there are easy ways to tweak your favorite Thanksgiving recipes to lower the calorie count while keeping all the flavor. That way you can enjoy yourself guilt free and worry about more important things (like Free Black Friday shopping).
10 Recipe Tips for a Healthy Thanksgiving
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