DumbRunner: NATHAN launches line of formal hydration vests. Trailrunner Mag/Sarah Lavender Smith: Does this buckle spark joy? Revisiting some trophies and determining their real worth. I’ve got some random trophies lying around (a shellaked pear from the Pear Fair trail race, a prayer shawl from a race in India, a still unused REI gift card), … Read more
Ultrarunning Mag: Get to know Rod Farvard. IRF/TWIR: As Justin mentioned, results from all corners of the world. Max King podiums in Scotland, a runner passes away in South Africa, Ash Watson is a bad ass, and I’ll be keeping an eye on Katie Kaars-Sijpesteijn while simultaneously hoping I’m never asked to announce a race … Read more
UTWT: Chase Parnell digs into the Ultra Trail World Tour (UTWT) rankings to see where each country fits in a cross country style scoring comparison. Dang, US women are on fire! Running Magazine Canada: Ooh, interesting topic: The convergence of Strava segments and FKTs. TrailRunner/Roche: Trail running is also a bunch of walking. Embrace it, … Read more
Cool new movie with Matt Daniels. What happens when a sub 4 guy takes on trail running and targets the biggest stage in the country? Here’s our interview with Matt from earlier this year during his build up to Western States. Matt’s a hell of a nice guy and is easy to root for. Can’t … Read more
Ultrarunning Mag: What happens when your kid announces they are going to summit a nearby peak, but have no real experience? What advice (and gear) would you give them to keep them safe? Sarah Lavender Smith offers good tips for staying safe in the great outdoors. Running a 200 is tough. But what does it … Read more
Comrades might get pushed back later into 2021 due to Corona and travel restrictions. What the hell, people? Some asshat cut the cable to the Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish for a second time. Trailrunner/Roche: How to train for 200 mile races. DumbRunner: Lab test reveal that local runner is actually a jogger. This … Read more
Video: More on Jim Walmsley’s solo Hardrock FKT attempt. TrailSisters/Grossman: Female veterans finding a place in the trail running community. I attended a Team RWB camp a few years ago and was able to see first hand how positive an influence our sport has on this important segment of our population. It’s awesome to see … Read more
Triathlon Magazine Canada: An Ironman pro ran his first trail ultramarathon last month. How’d it go and what did he learn? Good stuff! iRunFar: Catching up with Amy and Brian Rusiecki. I’ve spent some time with Amy and she’s incredible. Low key, generous, funny, honest…and an absolute animal on the trails. I also give her … Read more
TrailRunner/Metzler: Ten trail running and ultramarathon highlights from this crazy summer. Great list but this gives me anxiety about trying to figure out UROYs and POTYs! Seattle Times: Her attempt at setting the record for the women’s FKT of the Washington portion of the PCT was going well until she ran out of freakin’ cheese. … Read more