Open Air Life
Open Air Life should be your first stop to any outdoor adventure. The main goal of this site is to bring the outdoor community together through forums, blogs, the wiki guide, and much more. When planning an afternoon hike to an multi-day trip you will find the features here helpful in gathering all your information from a single source.
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Trail Running For Your Health
Tuesday, 23 February 2010 20:46
Mike Direct
If you are a looking for a great way to get in shape while enjoying the outdoors, trail running may be the perfect sport for you. Trail running is a lot like hiking, except instead of taking your time while enjoying the scenery, trail running pushes your physical limitations and has you including speed in your exercise.
It is important to make sure that you are in good physical condition before heading out to the trails. If you have never hiked before, you may want to try that a few times before increasing your walking level to running. If you havent exercised in a long time or have any health problems, it would be a good idea to check with your doctor before beginning.
The Best Beaches in San Diego California
Friday, 22 January 2010 00:00
James Harrison
No visit to San Diego is complete without taking the time to get your feet wet in the beautiful Pacific Ocean. San Diego County offers a rugged and beautiful coastline that runs from the Mexican border to Orange County. Along this stretch of ocean, you will find some of the best beaches in the world each with its own distinct personality.
One of the most legendary modern beaches in San Diego is Swami's in Encinitas. This beach is a popular surf spot and is located in a very modern beach town. However, there is limited parking at this beach so be prepared to hike a ways to get your feet wet. Although the hike is well worth the exercise for this beautiful beach spot. Another excellent beach to visit if you want to watch surfing is the Seacliff Roadside Park. Under the right conditions, you can expect to see some huge waves at this popular surf spot.
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Bad Decisions = Great Stories
Wednesday, 10 February 2010 00:00
Brigid Blaschak
It started off innocent enough. We were running a farewell "fun run" for our illustrious outgoing track club president when one of my regular running buds said she had a bib I could use for the half marathon at Disney. I hemmed and hawed a bit. I did the Disney full back in 2006 and I remember the very early wake-up call, the traffic and the huge corrals jammed with thousands of people. I also I ran my personal best and remembered how cool it was to run through the “back streets” of Disney – places the guests don’t get to see. I could have done without getting up close and personal with the waste water treatment facility, but all and all, it was a good run so I figured what the heck. On top of that, several of my friends had already gone in on a three bedroom condo for the weekend and were planning a big post-race brunch. Free bib number, cheap room & board, good friends and good eats; it’s hard to resist a deal like that, especially when we are all really just eaters with a running problem.
The 7 Secret Secrets of Successful Barefoot Running
Wednesday, 16 January 2008 00:00
Tellman Knudson
If you are getting interested in Barefoot Running then there are some things you should know to keep you going day after day.
1. Don't Listen to Anyone:
Translation: Your friends, family and running buddies are likely going to think you are a nut-job for getting interested in barefoot running. Don't EVER listen to them. The only people you should get your advice from are folks who have more barefoot running experience than you do. There are great websites out there, forums and Facebook groups all about running barefoot where you can tap into a huge amount of knowledge and experience about the topic.
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