As we all wait for the big snow storms to finally arrive, some people are already thinking about trail running next year! The Northern Utah Trail Series, or NUTS, already released their 2012 race schedule. NUTS is a non-profit group that organizes group races and runs while sharing a passion for all things trail...
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In my short running career, I’ve only run one half-marathon. But that single run has been one of the greatest running experiences of the year. The Other Half – Moab Half Marathon has it all – great support staff, generous swag, and a route that takes participants through some of the most scenic landscapes...
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As cold, winter weather creeps in, many outdoor lovers shut themselves inside their heated homes. Lucky for us runners, the chilly months can be the ideal time for long runs. But we too like to stay warm, so it’s great to have jackets like the Salomon Swift Midlayer Hoody that keep the fingers of...
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The end of September sees a big weekend at Snowbasin as the XTERRA USA Championship will be held in northern Utah’s mountains. For us mortals, the event is one we can only watch from the sidelines, as only qualified athletes (read: gods of triathlons) will be allowed to compete. But this year’s event may...
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The Mid Mountain Marathon is not your typical marathon. There are no paved roads here. Instead, the race is on a singletrack trail that traverses a mountain range. Stretching 26.2 miles from Silver Lake Lodge at Deer Valley to the base of the Canyons Resort, the Mid Mountain Marathon is a trail runner’s test...
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Barefoot running is all the craze right now, leading to numerous minimalist trail running shoes to meet the demand. The Tecnica Diablo MAX is NOT one of those shoes. Big, brawny, and badass are good terms to describe the massive amounts of shoe that wraps the foot in comfort and performance for those long...
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Trail runner? Then there’s an 18-hour relay race in Ogden that you’ll want to know about, and maybe even register for. The R-Scape 18 Hours of Ogden begins Friday, August 12th, and organizers promise this event will, “get the adrenaline flowing through your veins and spirit of running in your heart!” The idea of...
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Glutton for punishment? Then you’ll have lots to chew on if you sign up for the Triple Trail Challenge. The TTC is a multi-sport running event spread over a five-week period. It includes the Jupiter Peak Steeplechase, the Park City Half-Marathon (or Marathon), and the Mid-Mountain Marathon. This year is the 6th annual Triple...
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I’ve never considered myself a runner – in fact I was downright afraid of pounding pavement with no gear but my own two feet. So when I signed up for the Ragnar Relay Wasatch Back, my nerves were on high alert from the first day of training until I took off on my first...
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Are you running the 2011 Ragnar Relay Wasatch Back? If so, then keep an eye out for Team Suunto Road Kill on the course, because if you “road kill” them, you will get a chance to win a Suunto M5 Running Pack. Of course the nice folks at Suunto don’t want you to actually...
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