It was May and I needed motivation for the summer. Hanging out in the sun on the lake sounded like a blast, but I knew I wouldn’t be happy with myself if I didn’t push towards and accomplish a goal for the season. I had my eye on a few races, but almost all of…
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Juan Morillon is a rising soccer star. For Juan, it’s not only talent but also hard work that is bringing him success. Although he is young, this player knows the meaning of discipline and determination! How old are you? 17 How long have you been playing? Since age 4. What position do you…
DetailsAre you hitting the gym hard but not seeing the results you want? Are you not losing that pesky weight? You may need to take a deep, hard look at your diet. I know some people work out so they can still eat whatever they want, but little steps can make huge strides. A simple…
DetailsBy, Pete Wilson~ Trainer at Wright Training Summer is in full swing. Like most people in Jackson, I am still enjoying beautiful sunny days on the river, hiking, biking, and sipping margaritas. The truth is that deep down I’m already mentally preparing for the upcoming hockey season. The only logical evolution is to be preparing…
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Photos Courtesy of Patrick Nelson I’m not a gym guy. Don’t misunderstand, I take my fitness pretty seriously. That said, living in a place like Jackson I’ve always had a hard time trading in sunshine and the visceral experience of being outside for the droll of fluorescent lighting in a mirrored room of the gym.…
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By: Brian Mulvihill On a recent trip to Alaska, while volunteering as a Denali Rescue Volunteer with the National Park Service, I was able to get away from job duties and climb a 1200ft alpine ice route during a “free day.” This climb would not have been possible if I had not been training before hand.…
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Early summer in Wyoming is a magnificent season! The wildflowers are blooming, the river is rushing, the days are long, and the animals are frolicking. The sun is shining, the weather is sweet! We have a lot on our plates these days. The summer months have the responsibilities of the rest of the year,…
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By: Crystal Wright The 6 hour journey to Big Sandy Lake was well worth it after arriving and getting our camp set-up. The solitude of being at Big Sandy Lake with amazing views of the mountains all around us was pretty surreal. The three of us were feeling beat-up so we decided to pick a…
Details~By, Katie Steinberg~ I had given up hope of running. After a bad ankle injury eight years ago, two years of physical therapy, and several doctors’ professional opinions, I was told to stop running. And I did, until now! Last spring I ran my first marathon. When I hit that 26.2 mile mark, there…
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Slowly but surely, my strength is coming back! It happens so slowly that it’s hard to notice. But compared to a month ago, or 3 months ago, it’s like night and day! Seven months ago I broke my knee. I ripped the ligaments apart and shattered my knee cap in a horrific ski accident on…
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