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Sponsorship elevates role of whole grains diet in endurance sportsIn a sport that requires endurance, athleticism, speed, strength and bike handling skills, a vegan might appear to be at a disadvantage. That’s most certainly not the case with vegan cyclist Maureen Bruno Roy, the overall winner of the 2009 USA Cycling Cyclocross Calendar, who has added whole grains leader Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foo... Read full blog

“Let’s Move Outside, Junior Rangers!” is First Lady Michelle Obama’s call to kids across the country. Today, 16 national parks – for a total of 36 nationwide – launch Let’s Move Outside Junior Ranger. National Park Junior Rangers will not only have fun and get exercise but also receive an extra reward for working up a sweat. So far this summer, thousands of kids have earned the title while discove... Read full blog

The String Cheese Incident announces a brand new live archival series with Rhythm of the Road: Volume 1, Incident in Atlanta – 11.17.00. Available 11.09.10 in celebration of the historic show’s ten year anniversary, this will be the first offering in SCI’s new series “Rhythm of the Road” which will be highlighting many of the band’s most celebrated concerts with remastered limited edition releases... Read full blog

For American parents who want their kids to be fit, focused and feeling good, the first step is out the front or back door. National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has issued a health report, Whole Child: Developing Mind, Body and Spirit through Outdoor Play, which is based on the current trend toward a holistic approach to health. The report reveals how American childhood’s move inside over the last 2... Read full blog

Summer welcomes warmer temperatures and the opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy some heart-healthy activities. It’s a great time to take advantage of the season with hiking, walking, or outdoor sports— not only are these activities fun, but they can help reduce the risk for circulation disorders. Now is the time to commit to exercise and a heart-healthy lifestyle, before you become another casua... Read full blog

Montrail Athlete, Geoff Roes, won the 2010 Western States Endurance Run (WS100) this past weekend finishing the 100.2 mile course in 15 hours, 7 minutes, and 4 seconds, 29 minutes faster than the previous record set by Scott Jurek in 2004. Geoff, a first time racer at Western States, topped the podium after nothing less than an all-out battle between four of ultrarunning’s top competitors: Geoff R... Read full blog

Montrail, a manufacturer of high performance trail running and recovery footwear, is honored to present the 2010 Western States Endurance Run (WS100) taking place on Saturday June 26th. The 100 mile course will go from Squaw Valley to Auburn, California and serve as the grand finale to the 2009/2010 Montrail Ultra Cup season. This year, the field is deeper than ever on the both the men’s an... Read full blog

Drift Innovation, manufacturer of the standard definition X170 wearable action sports camera, has built the world’s first HD wearable video camera with an integrated LCD screen and wireless remote. Drift is excited to bring video aficionados, action sports enthusiasts and tech-hounds what they have been waiting for with the new Drift HD170. The easy to use Drift HD170 goes head-to-head with oth... Read full blog

As Americans strive to incorporate daily exercise into their schedule, trail running provides a uniquely rewarding outdoor experience that gives participants an opportunity to escape the urban and suburban environments as well as stay fit. This information is found in the Special Report on Trail Running 2010 released by The Outdoor Foundation, in partnership with Montrail. This the first time a sp... Read full blog

Biking, walking, knitting, gardening- all are hobbies that can be enjoyed by anyone. But when people encounter difficult situations, they can transform these simple pastimes into long-term pursuits that give them a reason to keep going. For cyclist John Funke, motivation was exactly what he needed when a cancer diagnosis threatened to end his life. “A year ago, I was in bad shape,” he recalls,... Read full blog