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Meet Pro Athlete and Record-Breaking Runner Renee Metivier
I’ve been running for a long time, but I originally started out in soccer and gymnastics. Through a series of injuries, I found running in high school, and it captured me from the beginning. I ended up winning state my senior year of high school and getting a full-ride scholarship to Georgia Tech. But there,…
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Happy Little Accidents: The Birth of Our Most Popular Flavor
A Q&A with our founders, Jim and Max Bendis on how they stumbled upon the happiest accident: our cranberry blood orange naturally-infused sparkling beverage with CBD. What led you to the CBD industry? Max: For me, it was a passion for cannabis and the industry itself. The excitement of it in Oregon at the time was…
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The Bend, OR Yoga Guide: Studios, Tips, and Benefits
by Sophie Cloyd To be honest, I have not been inside a yoga studio since long before the pandemic started. However, yoga has resurfaced in my life again, and the timing could not be better after this whirlwind of a year! I think we could all use a nice deep breath and some toxin-releasing stretches…
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The Last Blockbuster On Earth Lives in Bend
by Jim Bendis I think it is such a special thing for Bend, Oregon to have the last surviving Blockbuster. In the late ’80s, video stores started opening like Starbucks do today, with practically one on every corner. It was a major cultural shift. Then, in the 2000s, with the birth of new rental options…
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How To Relieve Sore Muscles: Advice from a Pro Athlete
by Renee Metivier Muscle soreness can put a massive damper on your training as an athlete, and poor recovery can ultimately lead to injury. The older I get the more I realize how crucial recovery is to not only healthy training but longevity. I’ve been running for a long time. I started running in high…
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10 Best Hikes Near Bend, Oregon
If you’re into hiking, you need to check out these trails near Bend. Oregon is absolutely beautiful and hundreds of trails have been created so you can enjoy that beauty safely. Central Oregon is where Ablis is located, so we have some experience with this particular terrain in and around Bend. Here are some of…
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The Best Mountain Biking Trails Near Bend, Oregon
We are all about outdoor activities at Ablis, and mountain biking is a passion we can all seem to agree on. Bend offers tons of trails, of varying difficulties, for anyone looking to cover some ground and get your heart pumping. I am happy to share some of my favorite spots to tear up some…
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Camping in Oregon: A Guide to Bend & Central Oregon Outdoors
At Ablis, we like to direct attention to where it belongs, which is on our home state of Oregon. Oregon has some of the most diverse natural landscapes in all of the continental U.S. So, it’s no surprise that it is a haven for camping enthusiasts. And camping, also no surprise, has become a…
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Is Sparkling Water Bad or Good for You?
The cautionary headlines are everywhere – is sparkling water good for you? Bad for you? Should we be worried that this millennial fave is killing us all? I’m kidding. It’s truly not that serious. Allow me to explain some of the fear and ease any anxiety you have about your favorite fizzy drinks. The Myths…
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Central Oregon Trail Alliance – Win a New Bike by Supporting COTA
Staying active is a vital part of our company culture at Ablis – it’s in our DNA. Our whole team has really been into mountain biking lately. In fact, Ablis co-founders, Jim and Max Bendis recently opened the Pinehurst Pump Track on their property here in Bend, Oregon, making it available to the general public…