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Environmental stewardship, trail running, hiking, and all things nature.
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Biogenic VOCs (BVOCs)
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are low-boiling point small molecules that are emitted from a variety of sources. Biogenic VOCs (BVOCs) are a class of VOCs that are emitted from biological sources, like trees, plants, soil microbes, and animals (including humans). These VOCs float around in the air all around us. Their generally invisible to the…
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Sustainable Sports: The Rise of Trail Running
As more people seek eco-friendly, sustainable sports that allow them to immerse themselves in nature, trail running has emerged as a leading option.
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Become a Citizen Scientist on Every Trail Adventure
The ways to become a citizen scientist have grown over the years, as new devices and apps allow any community member to contribute data from around the world to various scientific projects.
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Which Trail Races Require Trail Work? The Ultimate List
How many trail races have a trail maintenance requirement? Which trail races are they?
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VOCs in Air: A Guide to Acute and Chronic VOC Exposure
The VOCLoad metric was developed to quantify the amount of one’s volatile organic compound (VOC) exposure. This guide to VOCs in air will detail: VOC Air Quality: What is VOCLoad? As an awareness grew about the impacts of air quality and VOC exposure on cardiorespiratory and neurological health, it became evident that a method for…
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The Consequences of Running with Poor Air Quality
When you lace up your running shoes and hit the trails, you’re probably looking forward to fresh air and the beauty of nature. But have you ever considered the invisible factor that could be impacting your health and your run?
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The Role of Trail Runners in Preserving Wild Spaces
Trail runners love time in nature. It’s our duty, then, to help preserve the wild spaces we love.
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