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As always, everyone had a great time.

New course, but still classic

Holidays and races compliment each other well.  Valentine’s Day races give you the opportunity to share your love of running in February and Turkey Trots are a cornucopia of fun

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Northwoods Trails

It’s Hot, Run Like A Bandit

Running during the summer is not an easy task.  The heat and humidity can be discouraging even in mild summers.  To help runners push through a time when motivation can

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Hex Carbon Repair
I really don't see the problem here. (photo courtesy of bmxmuseum.com)

Cleaning Out The Garage

People who play outdoors love their toys. Their stable of bikes, collection of running shoes, boats for every kind of water, “cute technical tops”, measuring devices like pedometers, gps mapping

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Obviously this was not my name sign, but someone was being rather anonymous.

Okay, let’s focus!

While many of my friends enjoyed Mt. Nebo on Saturday, I was in Little Rock for the RRCA Coaching Certification.  Coaching?  You didn’t know I wanted to be a coach? 

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Bentonville Bike Festival 2026
Running the Bench Trail with Friends.

“It’ll be fun!” they said

Fun Run, it’s a catchphrase used for everything from one mile races for little kids to late night runs for grown ups that may or may not include Jell-O shots.

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The "medals" at the OORC hosted, Battle of Townsends Ridge Mountain Bike Race.

A Trail Community

Years ago I decided to purchase a kayak. I had been a canoe guy for most of my life but was drawn to the much more comfortable seating of a

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A Slice of the Good Life

It doesn’t get much better than a cold slice of watermelon on a hot day.  The Watermelon Festival in Hope is a chance to enjoy all things watermelon.  It has

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