Trail Running Blog

Wow! I was just forwarded info on this event the Pennine Duathlon. It looks amazing it combines my two favorite sports trail running and XC mountain biking in a long course format. I have never seen a race like this in North America, if there is one please let me know about. […]

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Well it wasn’t unexpected for Wyatt to take the Mt. Washington Road Race but it was somewhat of a surprise to see Pichrtova back in such dominant form so soon after her accident.
Last September, on her way to an international mountain race in Nigeria, Pichrtova broke both collarbones and one arm when the van […]

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This article might be of interest to the caffeine junkies out there. I know I usually have a few cups an hour or 2 before a race then cut my intake, but according to this smaller dosages leading up to the race would be more optimal. I have heard that caffeine does seem […]

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Interesting article on the University of Calgary website discussing the link between the hips and running injuries. I wonder if my massage therapist read this because she said my recent string of injuries was likely caused by hip and pelvis issues.

In a study of 284 patients who went to the Faculty of Kinesiology Running […]

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Well I love running but maybe not but this much. The “Marathon Monks” of Mount Hiei Japan could be the most extreme endurance athletes on the planet. For 100 days wearing no modern running shoes or technical clothing only a white robe a pair of straw sandals, a long straw hat and carrying candles, a […]

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