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While taking my three nephews on a hike, I asked them what to do if they got lost. Much to my utter shock and terror, they replied, “run around to look for help.” I had figured these smart and capable boys, the oldest around twelve, would know the most basic safety rule to follow. I learned a valuable lesson that day.
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There are plenty of tips out there for shaving time off your transition, improving your stroke, and finding the right shoes. But let’s face it, when it’s your first triathlon, the goal is to not drown and finish. Also, a lot of the tips to improve speed can be a little overwhelming and complicated to a first-time competitor.
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To celebrate my first triathlon in five years (thanks to injuries, job changes, and COVID), I compiled a list of the absolute worst things to say to someone as they cross the finish line at a race. Here are a few of my favorites, many of which have been said to me (I’m a bit on the slow side).
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In the vicinity of Los Angles County, lies Griffith Park, one of the largest urban parks in the country. Its 4,700 acres is home to an observatory, museum, zoo, several hiking trails, and the iconic Hollywood sign. But the most peculiar part is the abandoned zoo, a photographer’s dream.
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Malibu Creek State Park is a gorgeous, year-round place to hike in the Santa Monica mountains and home to several film and tv settings. Visit in the winter and spring for beautiful green grasses and cool temps. Come in the summer when the heat in the Valley is unbearable for a dip in its cool waters.
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If you’re a lover of outdoor adventure and looking for a partner who shares your passion, there are seven dates you must go on as your relationship grows from first date to last (whether it ends well or not). These dates are guaranteed to show you who your partner really is and if you have a future together.
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Tucked away in a beautiful corner of Midway, Utah, lies Wasatch State Park. This small park is a four-season oasis giving an escape from the busyness of Salt Lake and Park City. Mountain biking, hiking, golfing, camping, and even cross-country skiing can all be done from its boundaries.
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Winter can be long, grueling, and dark; winter can also be fleeting, beautiful, and a season of light. If you love the winter, or even want to, these quotes will inspired you to leave the warmth of the hearth to glittering outdoors. These pinterest-optimized quotes celebrate all the good and beautiful.
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After breaking up with a jerk of a fiancé, Mirabelle Mason used her life savings and then some to follow her dream hosting horseback rides in the mountains. When a social media influencer chooses her stable as a backdrop for a “surprise” marriage proposal, she’s destined to go viral.
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It never occurred to me to hike in the winter before COVID shut the resorts down. As a part-time ski instructor, all my free time was claimed by skiing. Without that I was at a loss as to what to do with my Saturdays. Desperate to enjoy the outdoors but without the crowds, I discovered winter hiking.
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