Eau Claire Health & Fitness Articles

Keep On Pedaling

lack of snow doesn’t mean you have to pack up your bike til spring

With winter upon us, many people will be hanging up the bike to gather dust until the ground thaws and the roads and trails open up again. Fortunately for the brave of heart and dutifully attired, there are still some options in the Valley for ...

He's Got Birkie Fever

local author’s book on the American Birkebeiner

Unless you live under a rock, you know what a marathon is. You’ve most likely heard of a triathlon. But it was not until I had the honored privilege of interviewing local author Walter Rhein about his new book Beyond Birkie Fever that I had any ...

A Runner's High

a chat with Eau Clairian Ryan Burr, who ran 11 marathons this year alone

“Things change dramatically. Some call this the wall. Some call it bonking. Whatever you call it, you have to find a way to overcome it.”– Ryan Burr, on the opposite of the “runner’s high”

Battling the Cyclocross

hardcore cyclists to invade town for multi-terrain race

Want a crazy way to spice up the holidays and put those Thanksgiving calories to use? Overdrive Cycling Club presents the Princeton Valley Cyclocross Race at the Eau Claire golf course as a benefit for Feed My People.

Snowshoes: Lace 'Em Up

Beaver Creek's upcoming snowshoe workshops and hikes

Before Scandinavians immigrated to America in the early 1800s and introduced winter skis as a form of transportation, people used snowshoes, made by hand. These days, snowshoes have been pushed aside for not only skiing...

Food for Thought

it’s high time for a foodie movement documentary series

What started as an idea to show one food film in Menomonie has become an eight-week series both in Menomonie and Eau Claire. Food for Thought is a first of its kind in the Valley...

Quite a Catch

the power of a simple toss back-and-forth ... when’s the last time you played catch?

If one of us dropped the ball or a throw went errant, we would start over. If a streak got going, suddenly a challenge was presented, and I felt like I accomplished a small athletic feat at the end.

Take a Hike: Great Local Hiking Spots

see the leaves, feel the sun, suck some of the crisp autumn air

See the leaves, feel the sun, suck some of the crisp Autumn air on some of the area's best hiking trails ...

Get Your Freak On

Warrior Dash-style ‘Freak 5k’ returns to Chippewa Falls

Prepare to get your “freak on” at this debut Warrior Dash-style event. Beginning near Irvine Park at noon, the Freak 5k was created by Fit Elite of Eau Claire, a workout facility on Mall Drive.

We Like Bikes

Eau Claire scores “Bike Friendly” award

The City of Eau Claire is now among the top cycling friendly cities, according to the League of American Bicyclists.