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2013 Western States 100 Men’s Preview

by Bryon Powell · 104 Comments 

It’s the second half of June, which means the Western States 100 is right around the corner. On June 29th, 400-or-so runners will head out from Squaw Valley with a bevy of top dudes leading the way. Perhaps two dozen will compete for a top-ten spot... Read more

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The Haggin Cup: A Guest Column by Craig Thornley

by Andy Jones-Wilkins · 14 Comments 

[Author's Note: This is the third column in a five-part series on the Western States 100 leading up to the race on June 29th. Several years ago, Western States 100 Race Director Craig Thornley wrote a a provocative piece on his blog about the Haggin Cup.... Read more

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Mountain Hardwear Fluid Race Vest

by Tom Caughlan · 27 Comments 

Are you a bottle or a pack person? Check out any trail race and you’re bound to see runners neatly divided into these two categories, and as hydration packs become more lightweight and innovative, bottle users can no longer use the excuse that packs... Read more

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Dakota Goes to the Grand Canyon: A Record of Yore

by Dakota Jones · 20 Comments 

[Author's Note: The following is an excerpt from a much longer story about the Grand Canyon and my experiences in it. Given the new record set by Rob Krar of 6:21:47, the specifics about my record don’t carry as much weight. Nevertheless, I think it’s... Read more

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Why Race?

by Devon Yanko · 25 Comments 

I ask myself “why” a lot? Sometimes it is in a self-reflective tone, simply stoking the fires of an already-burning ambition. I know what I want and am therefore just reviewing the reasons for further focus or fortification. Sometimes it is more of... Read more

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Peak Performance and The Selfish Brain: The Central Governor and Its Role in 100-Mile Performance

by Joe Uhan · 24 Comments 

Another June has arrived and, as AJW would say, “It’s racing season!” For most runners focusing on early summer 100-milers, the training “hay is in the barn:” miles have been run, vertical logged, race-pace honed.

 While physical... Read more

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Sage Canaday, 2013 Cayuga Trails 50 Champion, Interview

by Meghan Hicks · 8 Comments 

Sage Canaday attended and ran for Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. Over the weekend, he returned to Ithaca for the Cayuga Trails 50 mile, which he won, continuing his very strong ultrarunning in 2013. In the following interview, Sage talks about... Read more

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Kristina Marie Folcik, 2013 Cayuga Trails 50 Champion, Interview

by Meghan Hicks · 6 Comments 

Kristina Folcik had a breakout race in winning the inaugural Cayuga Trails 50. In the following interview, Kristina talks about her running background, how she tries to enjoy herself while racing, and her rapid improvement from chasing ultra cutoffs to... Read more

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Le Maître: An Interview with Seb Chaigneau

by Robbie Lawless · 15 Comments 

Despite growing up in the flatlands of France, Sebastien Chaigneau felt the magnetic pull of the Alps from an early age, first through family ski holidays, followed by a stint in the Alpine forces of the French Army, and to his eventual realisation that... Read more

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2013 Cayuga Trails 50 Results

by Bryon Powell · 9 Comments 

This was the inaugural running of the Cayuga Trails 50 mile in Ithaca, New York and the surrounding gorges. While the heavy rains from the previous days let up on race day, high humidity, light showers, and some mud stuck around, setting the stage for... Read more

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