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There are any number of ecologically friendly alternatives to that lawn you’re so proud of — and they look nice, too. Here’s how to start slowly.

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A running coach and athlete with a background in exercise science shares tips on building your mileage and finishing your first race injury-free.

The Nashville Pack Cutaway backpack is a roll-top 30 L frameless pack with a modular shoulder strap attachment system.

Get your furry friend ready to hit the trail with the best dog backpacks, including top picks from Ruffwear, Kurgo, and more.

The Best Collapsible Water Bottles for Runners Caitlin Giddings © Staff Stay hydrated with a collapsible water bottle you can run with. There are dozens of good reasons to stop using disposable plastic water bottles, including cost, environmental impacts, and health dangers, like the leaching of chemicals into your drink. But until recently, nothing has been as convenient or available, particularly for distance and trail runners. Enter collapsible water bottles, a compact and...

Share this article Share this article ResearchAndMarkets.coms offering. The global hydration belt market reached a value of US$ 2.8 Billion in 2020. A hydration belt refers to a gear designed for athletes or runners which helps them to carry water and remain hydrated during outdoor activities such as cycling and running. The human body eliminates water at an alarming rate while working out or training which can lead to headaches, muscle cramps and syncope. As it can be extremely inconvenient to...

JMU’s Diversity Education Empowerment Program (DEEP) Impact hosted its final event of the semester, “Dialogue on Indigenous People in the U.S,” April 14. The event featured guest speaker Jordan Daniel, an activist for Indigenous people, was hosted by Rebeca Barge, associate director for the Center for Multicultural Student Services and was moderated by DEEP Impact’s student staff. The student staff included senior diversity educators, psychology major Tashana Jackson, commun...

Following the end of a five-year relationship, eager for a healthy distraction, I began ultrarunning. The moment my mileage crossed into double digits, I visited my local gear shop to pick up a vest large enough to carry water, layers, and Spam musubi (still my trail fuel of choice to this day). Not sure what I was really looking for, I tried on a handful of packs and went with the one that fit my long torso and narrow shoulders the best: the women-specific Ultimate Direction Ultra Vesta ($140)...

Get your furry friend ready to hit the trail with the best dog backpacks, including top picks from Ruffwear, Kurgo, and more.