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    Hiking in Mountain Lion Country (Tips and Tricks for Staying Safe)

    Henry Cowell and Big Basin are popular hiking spots at all times of year for good reason: the redwoods, creeks, rivers, and views are perfect for outdoorsy folks of all stripes, with trails easy enough for families, runners, and more. But they are also home to mountain lions, and encounters with mountain lions can be deadly in the wrong scenarios. Mountain lions are more than just large cats. They are territorial hunters, and if they think that you’re prey, feel threatened by you, or have their “pounce instinct” triggered, you could be in trouble. In this guide we’ll go over…

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    My Running Journey: Embracing Safety and Natural Movement

    When I first laced up my running shoes years ago, I had no idea how this simple act would transform not just my physical health, but my entire approach to movement, safety, and connection with the environment around me. Today, I want to share two game-changing elements of my running evolution: my transition to barefoot shoes and my commitment to high-visibility safety gear. Rediscovering My Feet: The Barefoot Revolution Like many runners, I started with traditional cushioned running shoes – you know the ones, with thick padded heels and motion control features that promised to fix all my biomechanical “flaws.”…