Fuel Your Adventure

Safety and training tips to get you out into the world.

Badwater 135: With a Little Help From our Friends

Badwater 135: With a Little Help From our Friends

The sun sank low on the horizon, fuzzy and softened by the orange and purple storm clouds that swirled around Badwater Basin. The oven-like wind ushered in fat, sporadic raindrops and far-away dust...
a man running on a mountain trail

What Is Mountain Running? Tips, Equipment and More!

What is mountain running? Does it mean running mountain trails? Is it a high-elevation race? Will a bear be chasing you? These are the important questions that we will be answering today. First, t...
Hiker enjoying mountain scenery

Outdoor Adventures Made Safer

Summer is upon us and this means one thing: it’s time to get outside! Correction: It’s time to enjoy your time outside. In order to maximize your outdoor adventures, you need to take your safety in...
Hiking with Epilepsy (By a Female Backpacker with Seizures)

Hiking with Epilepsy (By a Female Backpacker with Seizures)

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15 Pro Tips on How to Run Long Distance

15 Pro Tips on How to Run Long Distance

Whether you’re a brand new runner or someone looking to get into running, you’re probably wondering how to run long distance. It seems like such a feat, right? To just suddenly be able to run a ma...
100 Songs to Get You Pumped Up and Motivated

100 Songs to Get You Pumped Up and Motivated

We asked ROAD iD's Instagram and Twitter followers to name one song that makes them feel energized, motivated, and ready to adventure.  You replied with a wide range of jams— The classics, modern p...
The Complete Guide to Cycling Safety

The Complete Guide to Cycling Safety

Is there any sport more rewarding than cycling? It’s hard to deny the thrill of hopping in the saddle, cranking out the miles and feeling the cool breeze through your hair, preferably somewhere sc...
On the Road: Running Workouts Away from Home

On the Road: Running Workouts Away from Home

All too often we have to spend time on the road whether we like it (vacation) or not (work trips). But just because you travel doesn't mean you have to neglect your workouts. Below are 3 simple run...
On a Bicycle Built for Two - Tips on How to Ride a Tandem Bike

On a Bicycle Built for Two - Tips on How to Ride a Tandem Bike

We asked two tandem enthusiasts to share tips for successfully commuting and communicating on a two-seater.