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Fresh Air Escape: Joshua Tree
This time last week, I was gearing up for a 60-mile bike ride in the Anza-Borrego Desert with the Triathlon Club of San Diego. Since then, a firestorm has destroyed homes and property and displaced thousands of San Diegans. The blaze, fueled by heavy winds and drought-stricken flora and fauna, continues to burn. This time last week, I was gearing up for a 60-mile bike ride in the Anza-Borrego Desert with the Triathlon Club of San Diego. Since t... more
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A Night at the World Series: The scene at Fenway Park as the Red Sox beat the Rock...
BOSTONHere are a few ways in which a World Series game is different than a regular-season game. In the regular season, you typically place your ticket in your wallet after entering the ballpark. At a World Series game, it is socially acceptable to place the stub in a polyurethane sleeve and wear it around your neck on a lanyard emblazoned with the Taco Bell logo. This is slightly irritating. BOSTONHere are a few ways in which a World Series game is different than a regular-season game. In the regular season, you typically ... more
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Poll: US Attitudes About Internet Are Insane
An alarming percentage of respondents are open to brain implants that allow them to access the internet with their minds and that allow their children's locations to be tracked, they think government censorship of online video content is acceptable, the internet makes them feel closer to God and less close their significant others - but their own identities on the internet are not very important to them. This is frightening stuff. An alarming percentage of respondents are open to brain implants that allow them to access the internet with their minds and that allo... more
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15 Minutes to Warrior Fit
Genghis Khans soldiers didnt worry about how much they could bench press. Their focus was real-world strength and speed. Heres how to follow their lead, in just 15 minutes a day. Genghis Khans soldiers didnt worry about how much they could bench press. Their focus was real-world strength and speed. Heres how ... more
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Mont Blanc Jacuzzi Party at 15,711 Feet Was Low on Oxygen, High on Booze
A group of 20 people have celebrated a party in a huge jacuzzi at the top of the Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps at 15,711 feet. They had to carry 45 pounds of equipment each, custom-made to work with less oxygen, lower pressure and "against wind and freezing temperatures." Full gallery and details of the adventure, read more... A group of 20 people have celebrated a party in a huge jacuzzi at the top of the Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps at 15,71... more
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The Life-Expanding, 24/7, Work-and-Play (& Change the World) Adventure Plan
Who's got the time and energy to make a living, chase their dreams, and leave the world a better place? You do. Sure, it ain't easy. But we've found the tools, ideas, and inspiring examples to help you evolve into the fully balanced life-explorer you were meant to be. Who's got the time and energy to make a living, chase their dreams, and leave the world a better place? You do. Sure, it ain'... more
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Climbing Walls Change the Face of Physical Education
Forget the hoppity hop, parachute and volleyball. In the world of physical education, rock climbing is at the summit of favorite student activities. Forget the hoppity hop, parachute and volleyball. In the world of physical education, rock climbing is at the summit of favorite stude... more
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Active Toby finishes 27th in ultra marathon
The inaugural Noble Canyon 50K ultra marathon started at 7 a.m. Saturday morning. The event headquarters were based in the small town of Pine Valley, California, which sits at 3,000 feet above sea level and 45 minutes east of San Diego. The air was much cooler compared to earlier in the week, and the forecast called for temperatures to reach the mid-70s by 2 p.m. The inaugural Noble Canyon 50K ultra marathon started at 7 a.m. Saturday morning. The event headquarters were based in the small town ... more
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Active Toby's Adventures: Traversing the Palisades
Active Toby gears up for another high-altitude expedition in his campaign to reach the summit of all the 14,000-foot mountains in California. Check out what this 24-year-old outdoor adventure enthusiast has to say in his latest installment. Active Toby gears up for another high-altitude expedition in his campaign to reach the summit of all the 14,000-foot mountains in Cali... more
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