Winters in the Pacific Northwest are not easy. I know winter, I was raised in Minnesota, land of 10,000 frozen lakes. I lived in Boston for sixteen years, the setting for the movie The Perfect Storm. Winter running in the Pacific Northwest has its own set of challenges. I’m still adjusting to all the rain. […]
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One of the most exciting new developments in regional transportation alternatives has been the multi-use trail on the new Hwy 520 Floating Bridge across Lake Washington. The trail opened on December 20 and has had more that more than 70,000 trips to date. The new trail significantly shortens bike commutes between the east side and
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Having lived in Eugene, OR for about five years in the mid-2000s, it caught my eye that 2017 is the 30th Anniversary of the week-long Cycle Oregon “Classic,” September 9-16. Several friends have participated in Cycle Oregon, and all give it high marks as a well-organized event by folks who know cycling, and the best
With that giant green and blue blob boiling on the weather doppler, you may be pondering alternatives to a rain-soaked bike ride on Saturday. Here are two suggestions: Metabolic Efficiency Clinic at Real Rehab: Metabolic efficiency is quickly becoming adopted by professional and age group athletes as well as by people looking to enhance their
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After ~6 years at a location off of Nickerson in the Fremont district, Herriott Sports Performance (aka “HSP”) is rebranding as Métier, and relocating to Capitol Hill. During a recent construction-phase tour of the new location with owners Todd Herriott and David Richter, it dawned on me that Métier is an interesting variation on the
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