Two lakes for the price of one: that's just one reason among many that Isthmus Peak makes a wonderful day hike. Isthmus Peak is a great alternative to the iconic, wildly popular Roy's Peak. Both of them are challenging hikes involving a great deal of climbing, and both treks reward hikers with dazzling lake and mountain views. I waffled between the two hikes because we only had time for one, ...
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Stunning New Zealand Day Hikes: Lake Marian, Fiordland National Park
Fiordland National Park is well-known as one of the gems of New Zealand's South Island. Teeming with day hikes and backcountry alike, beauty is tucked away in every turn of its untrammeled wilderness. Lake Marian is located just off the Milford Road, a bit more than an hour of gorgeous driving north from the town of Te Anau. The official distance for this hike is 4.4 miles with just shy of ...
Athleta Stripe Salutation Tight Review
Striped leggings are a staple of my active wardrobe--I'm always willing to add another pair to my collection. I had tried two pairs of Athleta's powervita tights before and neither worked, but these stripe salutations lured me in for another try. This pair finally makes it clear what all the fuss is about! A lot of people have said that powervita is similar to lululemon's nulu, except ...
Short Sleeve Workout Tops for Summer Sun Protection
The height of summer means many of us are spending our days baking in the sun. Despite my best efforts to slather on sunscreen, I can't help but notice how much sun has been battering my poor shoulders. As much as I love tanks, I find myself occasionally wishing for tops that provide just a little more coverage while still delivering on performance and keeping me cool. I scoured the internet ...
Running, Season 2: Half Marathon Training Update
By the numbers Weeks of training: 13 Total distance: 281.6 miles Total elevation gain: 21,752 ft Average pace: 11:32 min/mile Longest run: 13.5 miles What a typical training week looks like My typical week includes 5-6 days of exercise and 1-2 days of rest. My runs include 1 long run, 2 workouts, and an easy recovery run or two. Plus, I go out for a mountain bike ride once a week on a ...
