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Entries from August 2007

American men schooled at the Ultra Tour du Mont-Blanc

August 27th, 2007 · 3 Comments

Well, well looks the American men were schooled in ultra running European style at the Ultra Tour du Mont-Blanc. I watched the posts on the Wasatch Speed Goats on the USA vs Europe hype and I was just hoping they would be schooled. Well actually I kind of knew they would be I spent […]

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Tags: Trail Running · Ultra Running

Matt Carpentar takes Pikes Peak Marathon and Ascent!

August 20th, 2007 · No Comments

Matt Carpenter is truely amazing still going strong at 43 and winning both the Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon 2 of the most prestigious trail races in North America. Congratulations Matt!
Ascent Results
Marathon Results
Other race reports at:
Rocky Mountain News
Mountainrunning.com

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Tags: Matt Carpenter · Mountain Running · Pikes Peak

More reasons to go for that run - Exercise can improve your brain, too.

August 20th, 2007 · No Comments

Lobes of Steel
By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS
Published: August 19, 2007
Consider this before skipping yet another workout: Exercise can improve your brain, too.

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Tags: Health

Andy Skurka Attempts a 6,875 Mile Great Western Loop - Video

August 20th, 2007 · No Comments

This is pretty amazing. To follow Andrew’s adventure check out his blog.

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Tags: Fastpacking

Ultra Marathon Running Movie - Project Anton

August 19th, 2007 · No Comments

Stumbled upon this cool little video featuring ultra marathon phenom Tony Krupicka winner of the Leadville 100.

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Tags: Ultra Marathon · Ultra Running