ActiveReno

Welcome to ActiveReno, Northern Nevada's premier active lifestyle website. Browse through our content or find a race in our calendar section.

Rock-N-River and Earth Day

by ryan February 3, 2011

There is a conflict between the Rock-N-River Marathon Festival and the organizers of the annual Earth Day Celebration. Both events are planned for May 1st. Here is an article from the RGJ detailing the issues: “Rock-N-River Marathon Booked at Same Time as Earth Day” ActiveReno spoke with co-Race Director, Catherine McFeely, today. She is confident read more...

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Stateline to Stateline Bikeway

by david February 3, 2011

Check out the Nevada Stateline-to-Stateline Bikeway Project. Currently in the planning and exploration phase but this project could be a great addition to the Tahoe area. Their vision: “…to complete the Nevada portion of a premier separated bikeway circling Lake Tahoe that connects communities, enhances recreational opportunities, expands transportation choices, and promotes the enjoyment of the read more...

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Spring Running Races in Reno

by ryan January 31, 2011

As Northern Nevada transitions out of winter there are five great running events for you and your family this spring: You’ve Gotta be Crazy Run, Scheels FANatic 5k, Reno 5000, Rock-n-River, and the Reno-Tahoe Odyssey. These races are for all ability levels–from beginners to experts. You’ve Gotta Be Crazy Run This is the 25th annual read more...

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We are Back!

by david January 28, 2011

We are Back! ActiveReno started in the summer of 2009. We published three free publications and maintained a website geared towards the active community in Northern Nevada. We received a lot of positive feedback and started to gain momentum. Unfortunately, the project came to an abrupt halt in September 2009. Over the past year and read more...

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Athlete Profile: Scott Young

by david January 27, 2011

Scott Young was our first interview in June of 2009. We recorded our interview (videos at the bottom of the text), and here are a few of his responses. On June 20th, 2009, ActiveReno sat down with Scott Young, a local professional triathlete and coach. Young has competed professionally since 1996. He is the instructor read more...

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The Streak by Turi Becker

by david January 26, 2011

This was written in June 2009 by Turi Becker for the first edition of ActiveReno. It wasn’t until the third week that the doubts set in, and I started questioning the streak. What was I doing? Was this wise? What was I trying to prove? There’s a concept in running called the “streak.” As defined read more...

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Focus on Fitness by Don Holly

by david January 26, 2011

As a certified personal trainer, I interact with dozens of people each week as they choose to embark upon their journey toward a healthier body. They bound into the gym full of energy, jump onto a stationary bicycle or treadmill, and do the same thing they’ve done for the past 3 months. Sixty minutes later, read more...

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