Petzl Myo Headlamp Safety Warning

Hey folks, iRunFar wants to let you know that Petzl has issued a safety warning for all its Myo-series headlamps manufactured before June 2008. Petzl warns users not to use AA/LR6 rechargeable batteries in Myo headlamps unless the battery case is engraved “rechargeable battery compatible.” Apparently, the potentially higher current in these batteries can lead [...]

Going Below the Fold

Dear iRunFar readers,You may have noticed that for some of the most recent posts only a portion of the post is displayed when you come to iRunFar. If you start to read a post and want to read more… well, just click “Read more!” Occasionally, I’ll include linked phrases like “below the fold” or “after [...]

An Apology to the Ultrarunning Community

I need to apologize for portraying individuals that I highly respect in an inaccurate or negative light in an earlier version of my MMTR 50 race report. I honestly believed when drafting my original MMTR post that I was merely telling the story of an enjoyable day in the woods with friends. I now understand [...]

Afoot, Again

I’m super crazed at work, but I wanted to share that I’ve run three days in a row! So far, no pain in the knee in any of the runs. I have had some funny sensations in the injured area, but definitely not pain. If anything it’s closest to numbness. Based on personal experience, I’m [...]

Danger, Will Robinson

Ok, I’ve got to be mighty careful the next few days. After averaging 30 miles a week for the past four months (excluding Laurel Highlands), I ran 42 miles over the weekend. On Saturday I ran 17+ miles for my first long non-race training run in 16 weeks!? Sunday I had a nice follow up [...]

Someone's Timely Unilateral Vermont Withdrawal Xposed Yesterday – Zoinks!

You guessed it, that someone was me. That’s right, I officially withdrew from the Vermont 100 yesterday. It’s been the plan for a while now, but I hadn’t pulled the trigger. Admittedly, my run at Laurel Highlands the other weekend briefly had me considering running VT, but I will choose the wise path and wait [...]

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