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Project Davos: Nepalis in Switzerland

July 29, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Race day is now only a few days away. Bed and Sudip have traveled all the way from Nepal to Switzerland, and after all my worries of the journey, the diet, the air, they are like kids let loose in a chocolate factory. All the firsts – first plane ride, first train ride, first developed country… but it’s the small things that make them gawp the most – the hydraulic lift on the back of... Read more of this article

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Ibuprofen and Its Effects During Ultramarathons

July 28, 2010 · 8 Comments 

Many runners use anti-inflammatory medications (ibuprofen or Motrin, also known as NSAIDs) before, during, and after running to stave off pain. I personally have had mixed results using these medications while running, and do remember quite vividly having intense back pain after Squaw Peak 50 mile race in June of 2001 where I used ibuprofen throughout the race. I didn’t use ibuprofen much during... Read more of this article

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Sneak Peak at La Sportiva’s MorphoDynamic Technology

July 27, 2010 · 9 Comments 

In January 2011, you’ll see two La Sportiva trail shoes, the Quantum and Electron, that are unlike anything you’ve seen before. What makes them different? MorphoDynamic technology. We’ve had our feet in both models and couldn’t wait to share what we found. We’ll kick things off with a look at the key components of the MorphoDynamic technology. Next, we’ll share how... Read more of this article

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2010-11 Montrail Ultra Cup

July 27, 2010 · 5 Comments 

As promised, we’re giving you the scoop on the 2010-11 Montrail Ultra Cup just as soon as we got it. There are four noteworthy changes for the upcoming season. Each change will add to the calender, competition, and cold, hard cash. 2010-11 Montrail Ultra Cup Schedule Regular readers will know the first update. Montrail added the Run Rabbit Run 50 miler in Steamboat Springs to the schedule. Otherwise,... Read more of this article

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