Tired of doing the same workouts week after week? Even more tired of doing the same races every year? Plagued by nagging injures?  Looking for a new challenge?  Do what thousands of runners have done in recent years to up the ante and push themselves further—triathlon.

Last May my friend Scott mentioned that while on the Internet he had stumbled across a 203-mile race called the Texas Independence Relay. He wanted to know if we were going to do it. Of course, I said. We like to run, and so do our friends, so why wouldn't we? 

For endurance athletes of all levels, sleep is a key to recovery and performance. But how do you know when enough is enough? And what can you do to get more?

Take the time to discover your own backyard.

It’s 7 a.m. and I’m rolling out my mat for stretch class. My group of sweat-clad and Lycra-clothed people are also getting situated, and by the looks on a few faces they’re mentally easing into the day as well.  Some perhaps have visions of conquering mountains while others are savoring that first cup of morning coffee. This is how we start most of our days at the week-long hiking spa in Tucson, Arizona held in the luxurious surrounds of Loew’s Ventana Canyon Resort and Spa. 

It’s 7 a.m. and I’m rolling out my mat for stretch class. My group of sweat-clad and Lycra-clothed people are also getting situated, and by the looks on a few faces they’re mentally easing into the day as well.  Some perhaps have visions of conquering mountains while others are savoring that first cup of morning coffee. This is how we start most of our days at the week-long hiking spa in Tucson, Arizona held in the luxurious surrounds of Loew’s Ventana Canyon Resort and Spa. 

How I traveled halfway around the globe to find the passion in my heart.

The Midtown Bike Center helps cyclist get and stay on route.

Running keeps life in perspective for Nancy Rush.