Trail Running Blog

About a year ago I was diagnosed with a low red blood cell and iron count. Part of the reason for the low count was being a vegetarian for 8 years and not be disciplined in my diet. One key factors in preventing this is  consuming B complex vitamins. For a great article on why [...]

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From New Zealand Radio: 5-time world mountain running champion Jonathon Wyatt says he’ll be winding down his mountain running next year as he looks to qualify in the marathon for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Wyatt has just completed another outstanding year, although he lost his world title, he did take overall honours from the Grand [...]

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I cannot even fathom running these Himalayan Races. Man you would have to have an amazing set of lungs… Martin Rea continued an excellent year for Ireland’s ultramarathon athletes when he won the Mt. Everest Challenge Marathon and Himalayan 100-mile stage race last week. The Mt. Everest Challenge Marathon takes place on the third day [...]

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The Yukon Ultra is one race that is on my to do list. There is something magical about the Yukon such a huge wide open space, would be simply amazing to run there. The Arctic Ultra marathon marks the final road access before the next finish line 100 miles north on the historic Dawson Overland [...]

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This was the Programmable Web application of the day. Very cool use of the Google Maps API. GMAP Pedometer Exact distance pedometer using Google Maps, built by a marathon runner. URL http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/

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