Getting outside can mean more than engaging in outdoor sports. Recently more than 100 people ‘got outside’ in Asheville, NC in the name of volunteerism.

The weather was perfect. There was a cool crispness to the fall morning. The sun was shining down on us, and it had rained the day before. Not only would there be man-made mud but Mother Nature decided she wanted to add to the fun.

Hear how team Merrell and their 15 guests took on the NYC Barefoot Run for a weekend of enjoyment!

There are some races where you go out, run the race, and at the end ask "what cause was this for again?" Project Athena is not one of them. Everyone who is participating in the race is either a survivor, or a friend or family member, supporting them and encouraging them to achieve their dreams.

If getting outside is a Merrell fans favorite past time, guess what their second favorite past time is? You guessed it, drinking wine. We savor high mountain peaks, glacier fed lakes and a fine Pinot Noir with the same respect and fond memory.

By now, many of us have heard about it. What was once a budding idea has bloomed in to a new way of life for many runners. Barefoot running and barefoot footwear is here, challenging what we’ve practiced and thought about running form for years.

The Project Athena Race series is here!  With a 10k God and Goddess Run, 5k Athena Team Trek, and even a 1k Kidz Challenge, there's something for everyone.  The Project Athena Race series is dedicated to helping women who have faced medical setbacks embrace recovery and conquer physical fitness goals.  100% of entry fees will help support survivors.  Join us for this incredibly opportunity to race, and support an amazing foundation. Learn more at  http://www.projectathena.org/