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  1. Montrail Doubles Down for 2010-11 Ultra Cup, Extends Western States Entries

    A Trail Runner's Blog &bull Jul 29, 2010

    Scott Dunlap's blog of trail running, ultrarunning, and triathlon racing in the USA. I enjoy the physical, emotional, and spiritual journey of outdoor events and the chance to meet cool people. This blog contains interviews, research, original fiction, new product… Full Story »


  2. Mountain Bliss at the Tahoe Rim Trail 50k

    A Trail Runner's Blog &bull Jul 25, 2010

    Scott Dunlap's blog of trail running, ultrarunning, and triathlon racing in the USA. I enjoy the physical, emotional, and spiritual journey of outdoor events and the chance to meet cool people. This blog contains interviews, research, original fiction, new product ideas, and all things trail running. There's something very special about the Tahoe Rim Trail 50k/50m/100m near Spooner Lake, NV, that is hard to put into words. I don't just want to race it...I long for it. Perhaps it's the incredible trails and endless scenery, or maybe it's knowing I will find the usual great group of new and veteran… Full Story »

  3. Todd Braje, Phil Kochik To Join the Party at 2010 Western States

    A Trail Runner's Blog &bull May 10, 2010

    Inov-8 Team Member Todd Braje won the Ice Age 50m this weekend in a blistering 6:20, with Phil Kochik claiming 2nd (6:25). They will take the two remaining Montrail Ultra Cup slots for the 2010 Western States. Meghan Arbogast (7:17,… Full Story »


  4. The Beautiful 2010 Boston Marathon

    A Trail Runner's Blog &bull Apr 21, 2010

    Ideal weather (even a tailwind!), plenty of beer, and new and old friends alike made for a perfect day for the 26.2 mile trek from Hopkinton to Boston, MA. Per usual, the Boston natives and volunteers made it a special day for all of us. I felt a deep appreciation for this Boston, my 6th, for it nearly didn't happen. Just a week ago I crashed on my bike when I slid in the rain trying to avoid a rock in the road, and in one instant hit the pavement, crushed my helmet, destroyed my bike, and bruised up my… Full Story »


  5. Semick, Kimball, and Wardian Tackle The Comrades Marathon To Build Awareness for Local Children (Interview)

    A Trail Runner's Blog &bull Apr 10, 2010

    Can you tell us more about the situation there? How did you learn about this? I was giving a presentation in the Bend REI a few years ago, and a member of the audience, Clifton Pieters - a native S.African, came up to me afterward and asked if I intended on running Comrades. I said I would at some point. He sent me information not only on the race but on the tidal wave of orphans… Full Story »

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  6. Ruff Wear Announces New Performance Products for Dogs

    A Trail Runner's Blog &bull Apr 5, 2010

    Bend, Ore. (PRWEB) April 5, 2010 -- An increase in local outdoor activities and the growing popularity of day trips means dogs are joining our adventures now more than ever. With the return of warmer weather, Ruff Wear, the leading producer of high performance dog gear, unveils a new canine hydration pack, dog bed for backpacking, a soft disc dog toy that floats, and a stink-proof, waterproof dog collar. The SingleTrak Pack, Highlands Bed, Hydro Plane… Full Story »


  7. Hey, Masters Runner - Are You All-American?

    A Trail Runner's Blog &bull Jan 20, 2010

    Soon after I finished the San Jose Half Marathon last year in 1:19:34 , a fellow runner came up and said, "Congratulations! That's an All-American qualifying time for your age group." Sweeeet! I'm All-American! Wait, what does that mean again? I caught up to the gentleman and quietly asked what he meant by "All-American", hoping not to guffaw like at the 2004 Park City Marathon when I blurted out "what does it mean I qualifed for Boston?" to a round of belly-laughing disbelief. The runner was happy to explain that USA Track and Field (USATF) had established age-graded standards for… Full Story »

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  8. Smiling Through the Woodside Trail Marathon

    A Trail Runner's Blog &bull Jan 17, 2010

    On Saturday, I had the great pleasure of joining 120 runners for the Woodside Trail Marathon in Woodside, CA, put on by Coastal Trail Runs . This 5k/11 mile/22 mile/marathon race was a great way to share my stomping grounds with some new trail runners and enjoy a day of perfect winter running before a weeklong storm. Coastal Trail Runs is the sister organization of Pacific Coast Trail Runs , focusing on marathon-and-under distances to attract new recruits to the wonderful world of trails. Based on the number of hands that shot up in the air when RD's Brian Wyatt… Full Story »

  9. Semick, Roes Named 2009 Runners of the Year

    A Trail Runner's Blog &bull Jan 12, 2010

     As many expected, Geoff Roes and Kami Semick won the UltraRunning Magazine Ultramarathoners of the Year. Geoff also picked up the performance of the year with his course record at Wasatch. Congrats to 83-year-old Bob Hayes and Dipal Cunningham for their Age Group Ultramarathoner of the Year Awards;… Full Story »


  10. My First Indoor Mile - 5:09 At The Armory (NYC)

    A Trail Runner's Blog &bull Jan 9, 2010

    Last Thursday, I had the great pleasure of joining 150 track athletes for the NYRR Thursday Night at the Races at The Armory Indoor Track in New York City. This casual competition brings track runners from all over the northeast to compete in the 800 meters, mile, and 2-mile on a recently renovated indoor track considered to be one of the fastest in the world. It was my first attempt at the mile, my first experience on an indoor track, and the first time I had even been above 89th street in Manhattan (embarrassing, I know). In short, it was… Full Story »

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