Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
Our friends over at Outside Magazine have posted their Summer Buyer’s Guide. If you are trying to figure out what sleeping bag to pickup for your affair with the Sierra or pair of boots for time in the Rockies then head on over to the buyer’s guide and get an educated opinion.
Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
Just heard on Twitter that Conrad Stoltz (greatest Xterra athlete of all time) had pretty massive foot surgery yesterday. Turns out he posted some very gory pics of the surgery.
Click here to see the pictures, but beware, its nuts.
Andy B
outsideallday.com
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009
This Friday, June 26 at REI stores and REI.com the summer sale clearance begins. Items will be up 30% off. Be sure and get there early to grab some product for your summer adventures.
You can expect to save 20% – 30% on selected clothing, footwear, and camping and cycling gear. Selected bikes will be 15% – 20% off.
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009
June 25-28, 2009
Hayward Field, University of Oregon – Eugene, Ore.
Returning to one of the most hallowed sites in the sport, the 2009 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships will take place at Hayward Field, site of the ‘72, ‘76, ‘80, and the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials. Eugene has long been dubbed “Track Town, USA” for its rich track and field history and the community’s overwhelming appreciation of the sport. Amidst traditionally standing-room only crowds, Hayward Field will welcome Visa Champions such as Terrence Trammell, Lolo Jones, Adam Nelson, Tyson Gay, Shalane Flanagan, Jenn Stucynski and many more world-class athletes attempting to break records and defend their coveted titles.
The United States’ best athletes will also invade Oregon for the chance to represent Team USA in Berlin, Germany this August at the IAAF World Championships, the first major international track and field event in the Olympic stadium since the 1936 Olympic Games. Recalling history, this pre-World War II Olympic Games is the seminal event in USATF’s history. During the 1936 Games, Jesse Owens’four gold medal performance established his legendary status as an American and international icon.
On TV:
ESPN, June 26, 8:00 – 10:00 p.m.
ESPN, June 27, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
NBC, June 28, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
We all find ourselves scouring our collection of iTunes music for training music. Before my last half-marathon I carefully chose just enough music to finish without hearing one song twice. I timed it just so I would make my goal. As the race came to a close (iPods were legal) I picked up the pace as the final song came on. Normally I would have waited much later to pick up the pace for the final sprint – but the song urged me on. And so I only heard the first few seconds of the first song. Mission accomplished.
Finding the right music takes a little time. Our buddy Fitz Cahall over at The Dirtbag Diaries has sweet music on his site and I from time to time grab it and go.
My latest find from KCRW in LA is Loney Dear. The lead is Emil Svanangen an ex-pro cyclist. Spin Magazine says of Loney Dear, “Despair has never sounded so sweet.” But I beg to differ. There have been a few long climbs I have made where I could have used his music. Check them out on their site and their myspace page.
Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
The new Ken Burns film is coming to PBS September 27, 2009
Filmed over the course of more than six years at some of nature’s most spectacular locales — from Acadia to Yosemite, Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon, the Everglades of Florida to the Gates of the Arctic in Alaska — The National Parks: America’s Best Idea is nonetheless a story of people: people from every conceivable background — rich and poor; famous and unknown; soldiers and scientists; natives and newcomers; idealists, artists and entrepreneurs; people who were willing to devote themselves to saving some precious portion of the land they loved, and in doing so reminded their fellow citizens of the full meaning of democracy. It is a story full of struggle and conflict, high ideals and crass opportunism, stirring adventure and enduring inspiration – set against the most breathtaking backdrops imaginable.
Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
by: Elizabeth Sedway, TahoeKidsGuide.com
Courtesy of Examiner.com
At 3:50 on Monday, June 15th, the Budget Conference Committee voted in favor of an alternative to Governor Schwarzenegger’s proposal to present to the California State Legislature. While the Governor proposed withdrawing all General Fund support and closing 220 state parks, the committee today voted in favor of an alternative that would purportedly keep all California State Parks open.
The committee’s alternative proposal is to impose a $15 fee per registered vehichle to fund California State Parks. Those driving California registered vehicles would then be given free day use of all California State Parks.
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