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This Week In Running (Week of 3/20 and 3/21)

March 17, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

California is the most populous state in the USA, and the third largest area-wise. Its geography ranges from the Pacific coast to the Sierra Nevada mountain range in the east, to the Mojave desert areas in the southeast, and the Redwood-Douglas fir forests in the northwest. Almost 40% of the state of California is covered by forest, making it a perfect spot to hold a few trail ultras. We have several... Read more of this article

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Apathy, Your Body, and Trail Running: A Worse Combination!

March 15, 2010 · 10 Comments 

Last week, I wrote about how apathy on the part of trail runners could spell disaster for our parks and public lands. Well, I’m back to say that many of us are not being vigilant enough or are not working hard enough to maintain our own bodies for trail running. Sure, there are some trail runners out there that eat great, get good sleep, stick to rehab, stretch every day, strengthen weak muscles,... Read more of this article

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“TransYosemite” Snowshoe Trek Report

March 12, 2010 · 10 Comments 

Be foolish in your dreams, not your actions. That’s the take home message I got out of last week’s “TransYosemite” Snowshoe Trek. You see, Meghan and I didn’t make it across the park. Not even close! In fact, we made it as far as the first stream crossing. Some might say we failed epically, I’d say we had a splendid wilderness adventure. [Don't like words or simply... Read more of this article

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This Week In Running (Week of 3/13 and 3/14)

March 10, 2010 · 4 Comments 

We kick off this week’s edition of TWIR with a look at the results from the USATF Road 50k National Championship event that took place last Sunday at the Caumsett Park 50k in New York. For the third consecutive year, Michael Wardian laid claim to the title, leading from the start on route to a 2:55:50 finish. Malcom Campbell took second place (3:04:22) and Scott Jamie took third (3:13:25). On the... Read more of this article

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