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Fitness and Adventure: NASCAR driver Ryan Reed’s Daytona win a victory for diabetic athletes

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Fitness and Adventure on SI.com NASCAR driver Ryan Reed’s Daytona win a victory for diabetic athletes Ryan Reed\'s Xfinity Series win at Daytona Speedway on Feb. 21 was a victory for athletes who battle diabetes. from http://ift.tt/1FGgss9 via outdoor camping

Fitness and Adventure: What to watch for heading into the 2015 WSL World Championship Tour

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Fitness and Adventure on SI.com What to watch for heading into the 2015 WSL World Championship Tour It’s almost March and that can only mean one thing. No, not March Madness—it’s the start of the World of Surf League at the Quicksilver Pro… from http://ift.tt/17DtjQG via outdoor camping

Fitness and Adventure: Honoring Major Taylor, America’s first black world champion in any sport

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Fitness and Adventure on SI.com Honoring Major Taylor, America’s first black world champion in any sport Looking back from the vantage point of today’s sports-crazed society, it seems inconceivable that the first African American world champion from… from http://ift.tt/17Dpawn via outdoor camping

Fitness and Adventure: Watch Sidney Crosby through the eyes of a GoPro

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Fitness and Adventure on SI.com Watch Sidney Crosby through the eyes of a GoPro In the latest from http://ift.tt/1woX97i via outdoor camping

Fitness and Adventure: Swell Matters: The wave science behind the Titans of Mavericks

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Fitness and Adventure on SI.com Swell Matters: The wave science behind the Titans of Mavericks Titans of Mavericks organizer Jeff Clark is a certified legend. He grew up in Half Moon Bay and watched Mavericks in awe from the surrounding… from http://ift.tt/1GuibBU via outdoor camping

Fitness and Adventure: How the world’s top big wave surfers get ready for the sport’s biggest event

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Fitness and Adventure on SI.com How the world’s top big wave surfers get ready for the sport’s biggest event Puerto Escondido, Nelscott Reef, Dungeons—burly big wave locales virtually anonymous to the casual surfing fan. But Mavericks, an exposed A-frame… from http://ift.tt/1ajpTo6 via outdoor camping

PulseOn unstraps fitness data

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The plethora of wearable fitness devices can make it hard for any one product to stand out, but PulseOn does just that by ditching the chest strap requirement for its heart rate monitor. PulseOn unstraps fitness data from http://ift.tt/1GuibBQ via outdoor camping

Fitness and Adventure: Book Excerpt: Getting started with The Biggest Loser Bootcamp

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Fitness and Adventure on SI.com Book Excerpt: Getting started with The Biggest Loser Bootcamp Excerpted from The Biggest Loser Bootcamp. © 2015 NBC Studios & Reveille LLC; THE BIGGEST LOSER is a trademark of Reveille LLC and its related… from http://ift.tt/1DP9x2M via outdoor camping

Fitness and Adventure: Driven by success: Why getting to the next level is all in your head

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Fitness and Adventure on SI.com Driven by success: Why getting to the next level is all in your head You’re having that kind of day. You know what I mean. You get to the gym, start your workout, and your legs just feel heavy and tired. It’s… from http://ift.tt/1DP9vIc via outdoor camping

Day/Camper Van

Would anyone be interested in buying a Dayvan/Camper van project? I have done a lot of work to it but still has a few more minor things to be done (Just purchased new caravan and don’t have the room for it!) It’s a 2001 Ford Transit SWB midroof, 2.0l Diesel, MOT expired 30Nov 14 but van is running okay (I just have it SORN as was working on it) shouldn’t take much to get it through. Modifications I have made: Electric hook up fitted 6way electric Consumer unit with fuses 3No Double sockets 1No socket & fuse switch Small fan heater installed in an enclosed unit Space left to hang a small flat screen TV Cupboards & work bench fitted with 1 ring camping gas cooker (included) & sink 3No wall spotlights 1No under unit light Blue LED strip lights around side that turn on when door opens Tow bar & electrics Double seat installed in back of van complete with seatbelts (Storage box behind seat) Removable table made and clips on and off (Map of Ireland on table top) Carpet liner ...

Fitness and Adventure: Nyjah Huston unveils his latest signature with DC Shoes, the N2

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Fitness and Adventure on SI.com Nyjah Huston unveils his latest signature with DC Shoes, the N2 Skating sensation Nyjah Huston was already hinting at the upcoming Nyjah 2 last year when discussing with Edge the recently released signature Nyjah… from http://ift.tt/1ad4tZF via outdoor camping

Day/Camper Van

Would anyone be interested in buying a Dayvan/Camper van project? I have done a lot of work to it but still has a few more minor things to be done (Just purchased new caravan and don’t have the room for it!) It’s a 2001 Ford Transit SWB midroof, 2.0l Diesel, MOT expired 30Nov 14 but van is running okay (I just have it SORN as was working on it) shouldn’t take much to get it through. Modifications I have made: Electric hook up fitted 6way electric Consumer unit with fuses 3No Double sockets 1No socket & fuse switch Small fan heater installed in an enclosed unit Space left to hang a small flat screen TV Cupboards & work bench fitted with 1 ring camping gas cooker (included) & sink 3No wall spotlights 1No under unit light Blue LED strip lights around side that turn on when door opens Tow bar & electrics Double seat installed in back of van complete with seatbelts (Storage box behind seat) Removable table made and clips on and off (Map of Ireland on table top) Carpet liner ...

Fitness and Adventure: U.S. skier Mikaela Shiffrin sets teenage slalom record

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Fitness and Adventure on SI.com U.S. skier Mikaela Shiffrin sets teenage slalom record United States skier Mikaela Shiffrin set the women\'s World Cup record for most career slalom wins by a teenager on Sunday when she earned her 12th career victory in Slovenia. from http://ift.tt/1DeAtpN via outdoor camping

Fitness and Adventure: Teton Gravity Research: Learning the basics of avalanche safety

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Fitness and Adventure on SI.com Teton Gravity Research: Learning the basics of avalanche safety Almost 20 years ago, Todd Jones got a phone call form a young man who had recently lost a friend in an avalanche accident. The young man had seen… from http://ift.tt/1a5qauu via outdoor camping

Fitness and Adventure: Red Bull amps up its Double Pipe event with brand new course design

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Fitness and Adventure on SI.com Red Bull amps up its Double Pipe event with brand new course design Red Bull\'s side-by-side superpipe—built for the first time last year—was so well-liked that the course design will return to the annual Double… from http://ift.tt/1AC8pvA via outdoor camping

Fitness and Adventure: The science behind building a 16-story jump at Air + Style in L.A.

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Fitness and Adventure on SI.com The science behind building a 16-story jump at Air + Style in L.A. As we countdown to debut of Shaun’s White’s Air + Style in Greater Los Angeles this weekend, take the focus off of the man, brand and… from http://ift.tt/1F6O8ie via outdoor camping

Explore the world’s rivers with Todd Wells

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Todd Wells says competitive kayaking keeps him on his toes, “but my main passion within whitewater kayaking is the multi-day exploratory missions.” See what he brings with him on those adventures! Explore the world’s rivers with Todd Wells from http://ift.tt/1AMGT1F via outdoor camping

Fitness and Adventure: CRASH-B’s: The high and the hell of indoor rowing

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Fitness and Adventure on SI.com CRASH-B’s: The high and the hell of indoor rowing Margaret (Maggie) Freed knows how to make eight minutes feel like an eternity. The 22-year-old Virginia native will jump aboard a Concept2 Model D… from http://ift.tt/1MB4fu8 via outdoor camping

Fitness and Adventure: Behind the Trick: Sage Kotsenburg on his signature move, the Holy Crail

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Fitness and Adventure on SI.com Behind the Trick: Sage Kotsenburg on his signature move, the Holy Crail If you ask Sage Kotsenburg, there are three main elements to snowboarding: creativity, technicality and style. The three are interchangeable; Sage… from http://ift.tt/1LcsVpj via outdoor camping

Club launches new Glamping tent network

ReadyCamp launch from The Camping and Caravanning Club News http://ift.tt/1G1Y1ig via Caravanning NI Club launches new Glamping tent network Club launches new Glamping tent network from http://ift.tt/1FszNAr via outdoor camping

Fitness and Adventure: Tech Talk: Poler Stuff connects outdoor culture and action sports

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Fitness and Adventure on SI.com Tech Talk: Poler Stuff connects outdoor culture and action sports Everyone who grew up surfing, also grew up camping (and likely skateboarding). Anyone familiar with snowboarding knows the value of a warm sleeping… from http://ift.tt/1Fp7EdD via outdoor camping

Fitness and Adventure: Behind the Body: Sage Kotsenburg talks workouts—and In-N-Out Burger

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Fitness and Adventure on SI.com Behind the Body: Sage Kotsenburg talks workouts—and In-N-Out Burger Before any competition, whether at the X Games or the Olympics, instead of practicing on the course, Sage Kotsenburg opts to spend a little time… from http://ift.tt/1AKjvA4 via outdoor camping

Buying a camping tent

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Tents for camping come in virtually all shapes and sizes. The right one in your case will not automatically be the most appropriate choice for someone else. Consequently, there happens to be a wide variety in the marketplace. What size of outdoor tent? Tents are available as two-man, four-man, six-man etcetera. Nonetheless, this is actually the highest possible amount of people you can actually fit into the tent for going to sleep in close proximity with no personal gear. This number of men rating is only useful to recognize the area of the tent and in no way a true representation in relation to the amount of people that could comfortably use the tent. You needn’t be uncomfortably crowded in a tent. Halve the promoted man rating to get the relaxed total capacity, and you are likely to perceive the real sleeping capacity of the tent. Which means that, the vast majority of four man tents are really only comfortable for a couple, or possibly a couple and two young infants. For enjoyab...

Fitness and Adventure: Behind the Body: Nick Cannon talks fitness ahead of NBA Celebrity Game

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Fitness and Adventure on SI.com Behind the Body: Nick Cannon talks fitness ahead of NBA Celebrity Game Since 2004, comedian, actor, entrepreneur and TV personality Nick Cannon has been a fixture of the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game—without ever winning… from http://ift.tt/1A4p9Lz via outdoor camping