When you are browsing any technical apparel, say The North Face, Arc’teryx, or Patagonia, you will be sure to run into Gore-Tex. Gore-Tex is a revolutionary product that has many features that make it a staple in many of the technical apparel we use in our adventures. So, how did it come about, and what…
Category: Hiking
8 Things To Remember While Running In The Heat!
Here are 8 things to keep in mind when running in the heat: Make adjustments: Limit your workouts during the heat of the day. If you must run at midday, pick routes with shade. Start your workout slower than you usual. If you’re feeling good halfway through, it’s okay to take it up a bit. …
Trail Running in Houston – Arthur Storey Park
Arthur Storey Park – ChinaTown Location: 7400 W Sam Houston Pkwy SHouston, TX 77072 Trail: outer loop 1.72 Miles inner loop 0.62 Miles Level: Beginner to Intermediate Arthur Storey Park Trails – Trail Run Video Hello, My name is Erik Calderon. Welcome to My video blog on Trail Running in the Houston and Surrounding areas….
Memorial Park Trail Run – Purple Route
Park: Memorial Park Mountian Bike Trails – Purple Route Location: 6501 Memorial DR Houston, TX 77001 Trail Length: 1.63 miles Level: Intermediate Memorial Park – Purple Trails – Trail Run Video Today we’ll be taking a look at the Memorial Park Mountain Biking Purple Trails located inside the 610 loop: 6501 Memorial DR Houston, TX 77001. This…
Trail Running – Mary Jo Peckham Park
The Perfect Day, is a day when I get the chance to Swim, Bike and Run. Mary Jo Peckham Park is the perfect park to accomplish all of your training for FREE! That’s right, for FREE. You’ve got a trail to run on, and a swimming pool to swim in all for free. You can…
Enjoy Summer Hiking in Trail Sandals
When it comes to hiking shoes, there is no such thing as one size fits all. Most serious hikers have several types of hiking shoes for different hiking conditions, including trail sandals for summer hiking. Trail sandals can be the ideal choice for summer hiking when the terrain isn’t too challenging. Although trail sandals lack…
Backpack Basics: The Elements of Suspension
Some backpacks have more sophisticated suspension systems than others, but the most important thing to know about a suspension system in a backpack is whether it feels comfortable to you. The basic components of suspension systems in a technical backpack are: Shoulder harness: The shoulder harness is meant to keep the backpack in place, not…
Pick the Right Pack: Technical Backpack Features
When choosing a backpack for hiking, you have a variety of options when it comes to style, features, brands and price. If your hiking plans involve overnight camping, you might want a technical backpack. Multi-day hiking technical packs have either an internal or external frame. Some of the pros and cons are as follows: Internal…
Top 10 Spots for an Outdoor Adventure
We’ve compiled a small list of a few spots to check out this Labor Day weekend (or any weekend for that matter), if you’ve got the itch for an outdoor adventure! Outer Mountain Loop, Big Bend National Park, TX This 30-mile trail takes you through an array of habitats and scenery from pinon, juniper and…
Use Caution While Exercising During Allergy Season
This past Sunday, my girlfriend and I went out for a 10.5 mile hike in Shenandoah National Park. I should mention that we are experiencing a record-setting warm spell here in northern Virginia, with temperatures some twenty degrees higher than normal, reaching the low nineties. Han, my girlfriend, and I usually run five days per…