Something to think about when you feel the Winter weather is forcing you to the treadmill for your daily run. Chris Smith asked sport scientists Dan Gordon whether you get the same benefits from hammering along the pavement as you can from jumping on a treadmill in the gym. Dan - In the broadest sense, yes. In the broadest sense you will get cardiovascular adaptations and so on and so forth. … [Read more...]
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Wind Advisory
- Issued:
- 2:59 AM CST on January 19, 2019
- Expires:
- 12:00 AM CST on January 20, 2019
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Saturday
01/19
80%
Snow
Snow likely early. Lows overnight in the low 20s.
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Sunday
01/20
0%
Clear
Mainly sunny. High 41F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
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Monday
01/21
0%
Partly Cloudy
Intervals of clouds and sunshine. High 49F. Winds SE at 10 to 20 mph.
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Upcoming Events
Jan
19
Sat
8:00 am
David’s Trail Endurance Run
@ David's Trail / Lake Norfork / Rocking Chair Resort
David’s Trail Endurance Run
@ David's Trail / Lake Norfork / Rocking Chair Resort
Jan 19 @ 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
CHALLENGE YOURSELF David’s Trail Endurance Run offers a challenging course though the Ozarks along beautiful Lake Norfork. A great mix of single and double track take you pretty well through 5000 + ft. in elevation[...]
Jan
20
Sun
12:00 pm
Burns Park Work Party
@ Burns Park Hospitality House
Burns Park Work Party
@ Burns Park Hospitality House
Jan 20 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
We will be starting work on some new trail! We will meet at the Hospitality House in Burns Park (North part of the park across the street from the large baseball field). Bring rakes, lopers,[...]
Jan
24
Thu
6:00 pm
History of Hiking in Hot Springs
@ Garland County Library
History of Hiking in Hot Springs
@ Garland County Library
Jan 24 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
History of Hiking in Hot Springs features former National Park Ranger Jeff Heitzman. Be not just educated but also entertained, as this presentation includes historic props, period costume, and tons of facts about the Spa[...]
Jan
25
Fri
all-day
The Buffalo Headwaters Challenge
@ Red Star School
The Buffalo Headwaters Challenge
@ Red Star School
Jan 25 – Jan 27 all-day
The Buffalo Headwater Challenge is a three-day all-inclusive off the grid mountain bike festival that includes food, libations, tent, and RV camping, live music, shuttle service, and amazing riding highlighted by the annual “Challenge” ride[...]
Jan
26
Sat
8:00 am
Team Loco Marathon and Half Mara...
@ Conway Regional Health and Fitness Center.
Team Loco Marathon and Half Mara...
@ Conway Regional Health and Fitness Center.
Jan 26 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
The Team Loco Marathon and Half Marathon was born six years ago over breakfast as some of the members of Team Loco licked our wounds in the lobby of a hotel room in Memphis, TN.[...]
8:30 am
Village Creek 10k/25k Trail Run
@ Village Creek State Park
Village Creek 10k/25k Trail Run
@ Village Creek State Park
Jan 26 @ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Village Creek 10k/25k, 2019 ! Mud, Sweat, and Tears! Now that your shoes are dry and ya threw away your socks… Lets do it again! Weather is always the real surprise for this race! Tough[...]
Feb
2
Sat
9:00 am
Freezin for a Reason
@ John McConnell Stadium
Freezin for a Reason
@ John McConnell Stadium
Feb 2 @ 9:00 am
Freezin for a Reason is for runners and walkers of all abilities. We offer a 5k, 10k, and the Lap for life for families and their children to take one lap around the track to[...]
Feb
9
Sat
8:00 am
Winona Grynder
Winona Grynder
Feb 9 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
This year, the Winona Grynder will be a SHAMMY! That means it’ll be a well-organized GROUP RIDE. There will be no race. Some support will be provided. There will be no charge. The second edition[...]
Feb
17
Sun
7:30 am
Run the Line Half Marathon
@ Downtown Texarkana
Run the Line Half Marathon
@ Downtown Texarkana
Feb 17 @ 7:30 am
The 13.1 mile single-loop race goes through the twin cities of Texarkana, AR and Texarkana, TX. The race starts in downtown Texarkana, TX and finishes in Texarkana, AR. The course includes two park asphalt trails[...]
8:00 am
LOViT Enduro- Southern Enduro Tour
@ LOViT Trail
LOViT Enduro- Southern Enduro Tour
@ LOViT Trail
Feb 17 @ 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Southern Enduro Tour (SET) will be decided over 3 states and 10 days of racing over some of the most diverse terrain anywhere. A Regional Championship like no other, to crown the best all-round riders![...]