Keep it Cool

Dilemmas, dilemmas. On the one hand it's summer in Montana and the outdoors are calling. On the other hand, we're in the midst of a record-breaking heatwave with no relief in site. It's in times like these when it becomes important to review safety tips for exercising outside in the heat. Here are a few... Continue Reading →

Race Recap: Grand Teton Half Marathon

In November 2014, Kayte Kaminski of MSU Bozeman heard about the inaugural Grand Teton Half Marathon, and began recruiting a team to run it.  The Grand Teton Half Marathon is part of the Vacation Races Series that currently runs annual half marathons near eight National Parks. The Inaugural Grand Teton Half Marathon was on June... Continue Reading →

Great Falls Spartans!

Last month, a team of nine from Great Falls College completed the Montana Spartan Sprint Obstacle race in Bigfork. Here's a recap from two of the team members: "The best part of the Spartan Race has been my connection with my new Spartan Brothers and Sisters! This was my second year completing the Spartan Race.... Continue Reading →

One Heck of a Commute!

Last week, Dan Dobyns, Workforce Navigator from Helena College, visited with us about his commute to work. Dan led all Montana Riders last year as part of the National Bike Challenge, logging 7711 miles last summer. Click on the video link below to hear Dan's story! Interview with Dan Dobyns from Montana University Sys. Wellness... Continue Reading →

Bike to Work Week!

It's Bike to Work Week!  Check out what's happening this week in your community to celebrate, as many local businesses will have perks for commuters. Here are some weblinks for events in Helena, Missoula, and Bozeman for events this week and all month long for National Bike Month. If you live in another community, check... Continue Reading →

Challenge of the Month: April!

Everything you always wanted to know about... Our April Challenges revolve around two upcoming webinars hosted by Neal and Cristin:  "Everything you always wanted to know about [Nutrition & Exercise] but were afraid to ask." Exercise and Nutrition are big subjects, and it can be overwhelming staying abreast of current information (and misinformation).  We're here... Continue Reading →

Goodbye Winter?

Spring Equinox is this Friday, so we'll usher in Spring by taking a look at some of your February "Tracks" adventures. It wasn't an ideal month for trekking around in the snow, but many of you went out and found it anyway! Here are some of our favorite shared pics by our COTM participants last... Continue Reading →

Photo of the Year (Part 2–Landscapes)

In Part 2 of our 2014 Photo-of-the-Year-Series, we share some amazing landscapes from around the Treasure State. These images were shared with us as part of our Montana Moves Challenge of the Month program. The great thing about Montana, is that if you're in the right place at the right time, it's hard to take... Continue Reading →

2014 End-of-Year Big Winners!

Time to announce our big winners from the end of 2014! First off, we’d just like to say thank you again to everyone who participated in both our MUS Wellness Incentive Program, and our Montana Moves & Montana Meals Challenges of the Month.  We hope you had fun and got healthier along the way!  We’re... Continue Reading →

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