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Employee Spotlight: Kathy Duggan

by Trailblazer on April 12, 2013

Your Name & Store:

Kathy Duggan – Mohegan Sun

Hometown:

Norwich, CT– my whole life

How do you spend your days?

Work days trying to keep the stockroom running smoothly

Off days sleeping in and staying up late. Movies, Movies, Movies. Volunteering

What are your hobbies?

I’m new to road biking and plan to do my first century in August

I enjoy working in the yard, reading, hiking, and running (something I need to be more dedicated about).

The best meal I’ve ever had was?

Filet Mignon – Le cellar Disney Epcot

Mushroom risotto

What superhero power do you wish you had?

Speed reading/memory

Piece of gear that you couldn’t live without?

Asics running shoes and my Trailblazer Nalgene

If you could be any animal what would you be?

Koala – Love them since I was a kid

Dream vacation?

Hawaii– Thinking winter of 2015 for my 25th anniversary

If you were to write a book about yourself, what would the title be?

My Kids are Grown…Now What?

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Singletracks of Rockland: Trail Building at Rockland Preserve

by Katie April 2, 2013 Hike

  Rockland Preserve is located in North Madison, just south of the Madison/Durham line. The Preserve offers local adventurers access to cross-country skiing, hiking, horseback riding, bird-watching and mountain biking. The rounded hills, glacial erratic boulders, rocky ledges and boggy ponds are all part of the beauty that makes Rockland Preserve an area worth visiting. [...]

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Understanding the Difference Between Superfeet

by Amy April 1, 2013 Gear Guide

Does your back hurt, your knees, your feet? Do you have problems with plantar fasciitis? Don’t keep blaming the problems on your shoes. The real problem might be with your feet. Your feet are the foundation of your body. Think about all of the weight, stress, and pressure that are put on your feet everyday [...]

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Why Use Nikwax?

by Amy March 26, 2013 Camp

They say April showers bring May flowers. That means we should expect more rain coming.  Want to know how to waterproof, enhance technical properties, or add UV protection to your gear, clothing, and shoes? It’s really simple, get some Nikwax. Nikwax is a collection of water based products that protect your stuff without giving off emissions [...]

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Local Trail: Gay City State Park

by Paul-Parulis March 25, 2013 Hike

By Guest Blogger Paul Parulis Gay City is a State Park located in Hebron & Bolton on the border with Glastonbury. The main park entrance is right on Rt. 85, however there is one spur hiking trail that is accessible from Birch Mountain Road in Glastonbury. The history of this park includes former mills, which [...]

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Making the Transition to Minimalist

by Amy March 21, 2013 Barefoot Running

You’ve seen them by now, the Vibram FiveFingers. Maybe you have even debated getting them but aren’t quite sure. Your friends have ranted and raved about their minimalist shoes. Finally, you have decided it’s time to break down and get a pair of minimalist running shoes. There are many choices out there so where do [...]

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Barefoot running: How Humans Ran Comfortably & Safely Before the Invention of Shoes

by Trailblazer March 7, 2013 Barefoot Running
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Barefoot running is hardly a new sport.  Think about it: humans have been running for millions of years.  The modern running shoe was not invented until the 1970s.  Today’s running shoes address a laundry list of physical traits, abnormalities, etc, not to mention, they just make it way more “comfortable” to run…which may make you [...]

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How to Prevent Common Running Injuries

by TonyDasilva February 25, 2013 Run
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Cheers to Ralph from MYRun.com for this informative and engaging article. – Tony Running is no different from other sports. There can be injuries from over-training, poor technique, or poor equipment. Any injury can compromise your program, that’s why you want to avoid injuries in the first place. The key to avoiding injury is to [...]

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To Pedicure or Not To Pedicure: A Runner’s Dilemma

by Trailblazer February 11, 2013 Run
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I think when I first started running barefoot (and by barefoot, I mean in Vibrams) and was doing research and reading blogs about it, I came across a lot of articles about barefoot runners comparing how dirty their feet get. If you head over to the Runner’s World Barefoot Running forum, you’ll not only get [...]

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10 Great Tips For Winter Running

by TonyDasilva January 14, 2013 Run
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Running in the winter can be a grueling aspect that forces many indoors to the comfort of the gym. But for those that want to take things a step further, check out Gear Junkie’s 10 tips for making the cold temperatures that much more tolerable. – Tony 1. ‘Layering’ Doesn’t Work — Sure, dress in [...]

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7 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Running

by TonyDasilva January 9, 2013 Run
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This is a great article that can help you correct mistakes and your mentality before it’s too late. – Tony Many of my injuries can be attributed to impatience and a feeling of invincibility. I refused to reduce a training run by a few miles and I skipped the strength exercises. My carelessness showed with my constant battle with [...]

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Adjusting to Vibram FiveFingers

by TonyDasilva January 2, 2013 Barefoot Running
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The post below, from Vagabond,  is an honest portrayal of an active person getting into his Vibram FiveFingers for the first time. Call it a review. Call it a journal. Call it whatever you want, but it’s worth the read. Share your thoughts or differences in the comments. – Tony Barely any padding, Velcro straps, and five little toe-pods, I [...]

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The Top 15 Running Quotes Ever

by TonyDasilva December 6, 2012 Run
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After hours of internet-ting, web slicing, and rereading dozens of articles, I’ve come up with 15 of my favorite running quotes of all time. It was tough enough to select them overall, so I’m not going to rate the last 15. I’ve placed them in random order: He cleared the hurdles like he feared they [...]

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The Local Three, Six, Five: RUNNING FROM. RUNNING THROUGH. RUNNING TO.

by TonyDasilva November 16, 2012 Barefoot Running

By Guest Blogger: Kate Baron Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about how much running grounds me. Physically, I feel the ground beneath my feet and know that my energy and drive are what propel me forward.  Though, it also grounds my psyche.  It keeps my thoughts flowing and fluid. It’s my quiet place of thought and [...]

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Run For Your Lives Zombie 5K – The Race

by TonyDasilva November 12, 2012 Run

Run For Your Lives is a zombie-infested 5K obstacle course race and festival. For more information on the event, including registration info, go to: http://www.runforyourlives.com

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The Local Three, Six, Five: Kate’s Down to Earth Running Community: Local Race Recap

by Trailblazer October 2, 2012 Barefoot Running

By Guest Blogger: Kate Baron “Life is just better when you have a goal.” – Lauren Fleshman. My favorite and most motivating season is here!  RACE SEASON. The start of autumn brings the start of weekend races galore.  Usually they favor hot cider, clam chowder, and other delish autumn grub – just an added delight [...]

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Our Trailblazer Team Tough Mudder Pics AND VIDEO

by TonyDasilva July 19, 2012 Hike
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Our team is back from Tough Mudder and healing up nicely. Check out the pics and the best video ever below! Death Waiver Signed  Now for our Tags I don’t always drink beer, but when I do, I share it with the most interesting man in the world. Electric Eel! Garred taking a shot at [...]

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