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      • To Stryd or Not to Stryd, That is the Question…..
      • Garmin inReach Mini and Explorer+ Comparison Review
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    • Miscellaneous
      • New Spring 2022 Trail Running Gear
      • Leki Micro Vario Ti COR-TEC Trekking Poles Review
      • Salomon Prolog 70 Backpack
      • Wonderland Expeditions Bandit Review
      • Wuru Wool For Your Feet Review
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      • Coyote Wall
      • Wy’east Wolfpack Santa Hat Run
      • Devil’s Peak Run in Salmon Huckleberry Wilderness
      • Gear Reviews
        • Oiselle Running Shorts Review (Distance, Toolbelt Roga, and Mac Roga)
    • Trail Running Tips
      • 8 Benefits of Trail Running
      • Trail Running Coaching Tips
        • The Four Pillars of Strength
        • Predicting Injury
        • Hydration for Optimal Exercise Performance
        • How to Create a Return to Running Plan Post-Injury
        • How to Have a Healthy Balance of Life, Work, and Running
        • How much is too much?
        • The Ups and Downs: A Guide to Conquering Hills
        • Why you might want a coach, and how to find one that fits your needs
        • Embracing the Ridiculous Uncomfortable
        • Ask Coach Danielle – What size should a runner be?
        • Ask Coach Danielle – Am I overtraining?
      • To Pole or Not to Pole, That is the Question
      • What’s In My Spring Trail Running Kit
      • How Running and Staying Present Helps Maintain Balance During Painful Life Situations
      • My Personal Journey to Find Motivation
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        • Summer 2022 Featured Trail Runner – Sharon Mosley
        • Spring 2022 Featured Trail Runner – Jeremiah McGregor
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        • July 2021 Featured Trail Runner of the Month – Ron Homer
        • June 2021 Featured Trail Runner – Dawn Robinson
        • May 2021 Featured Trail Runner – Anson Fatland
        • April 2021 Featured Trail Runner – Sean Belling
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      • Kristen Campbell Hansen: Solo Adventurer
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      • The Four Noble Truths of Ultrarunning
      • Jen Worth – One Kidney Wonder Woman
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      • Ben Mead and Chasing Cutoffs
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          • How Chris Albright Used a Ketogenic Plan to Lose Weight and Run Faster
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By Shane Darden|2022-09-22T00:05:50+00:00September 22nd, 2022|0 Comments

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About the Author: Shane Darden

Born and raised in Oregon. Lived in Portland since 1996. Father of two. Oregon State grad. A good trail followed up with an IPA makes a successful day

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