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Rut Shoe Roundup

Summer is flying by and we’re just a month out from the Rut Mountain Runs. We couldn’t be more excited! The rugged courses at the Rut are notorious for how hard they are on shoes. The RE staff rounded up some of our favorites that we think will be a good fit for the rocky, […]

August 3, 2021 by

Plyometrics for Runners

If you have ever trained for a sport or participated in a regular exercise routine, you have likely heard of plyometrics. Plyometric training is a useful tool not only for athletes but also is an important component in physical therapy as way to help patients return to sport and activity. Though plyometrics are typically thought […]

August 3, 2021 by
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FAQs: Exercise During Smoke Season

It looks like smoke season is upon us! This time of year, we get a lot of questions and comments about exercising outside. We hear everything from “is it safe to run?” to “are there masks I can wear?” and “I’m going outside no matter what!”. There is a seemingly endless supply of resources online […]

July 21, 2021 by
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Hardrock 100: Heather Brooks Q & A

First off, why run the Hardrock 100? Can you explain what it is to those that may not know? In 2018, I ran a Hardrock qualifier (Bighorn 100) to apply for the HR lottery. Why? Hardrock is absolutely dreamy and terrifying all at the same time! The vert (33,000 ft of gain), the views, the […]

July 16, 2021 by
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Bitterroot Runoff Recap 2021

Bitterroot Runoff  Recap 2021 We had a beautiful morning at the Bitterroot Runoff Trail Runs this Saturday! Runners got to experience private singletrack outside of Lolo, followed by pancakes, Big Dipper Ice Cream, and Big Sky Beer after the race.    Typically, the Bitterroot Runoff is our first race of the year in mid April. […]

July 15, 2021 by