"For still there are so many things that I have never seen, in every wood, in every spring there is a different green."
-- JR Tolkien
MRIs over-used, misinterpreted? Not so surprising…

MRIs over-used, misinterpreted? Not so surprising…

Posted in Coaching Advice, First Aid/Health, Health Advice, Injury Care & Prevention, Running, Running Training | 0 comments

In the ‘80s, I recall experiencing minor knee pain and some clicking, so I went to see a sports orthopedist. He immediately ordered an...

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Sunscreen confusion solved: What to choose and why

Sunscreen confusion solved: What to choose and why

Posted in Buying Guides, Camping, Featured Stories, First Aid/Health, First Aid/Health, Fitness, Outdoor, Sun Protection, Travel | 0 comments

After more than three decades, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in summer 2011 approved guidelines for sunscreen brands on marketing,...

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Do I have to carry two bottles — one for my water and one for my electrolytes?

Do I have to carry two bottles — one for my water and one for my electrolytes?

Posted in Ask The Coach, Coaching Advice, Featured Stories, First Aid/Health, Fuel, Diet, & Weight Loss, Hydration / Nutrition, Nutrition Advice | 0 comments

Dear Coach, I’ve heard that it’s best to keep water and sports electrolyte drinks in separate bottles. Can’t one just...

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Disaster Preparedness Checklist

Disaster Preparedness Checklist

Posted in Checklists, First Aid/Health, Survival | 0 comments

Emergency Preparedness Checklist Most experts suggest that everyone should be prepared to be self-sufficient for up to 72 hours following...

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Sunburn: A guide to avoiding it.

Sunburn: A guide to avoiding it.

Posted in First Aid/Health, Sun Protection | 0 comments

It has gotten to the point where many major papers around the country are listing “burn times” when the sun begins to beat...

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Ticks, Ticks & More Ticks: Repelling the little buggers.

Ticks, Ticks & More Ticks: Repelling the little buggers.

Posted in First Aid/Health, Stings and Bites | 0 comments

The very thought of walking through a valley infested with ticks makes most human’s skin crawl. Perhaps it is because of the ticks...

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