I don’t run. I’ve tried and failed to see the pleasure in the monotony of right-foot-then-left-foot pounding on pavement with only the sound of my breath as a companion. If you see me running, it’s because REI is having a 1-hour only 90% off sale on new powder skis, and even then, my run...
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The time is almost here, race day for the Ragnar Relay Wasatch Back, and I’m a bundle of nerves. Truly I think I’m psyching myself out. I know I’m not one of the hardcore runners. My mile per minute is around 10:30. I’m scared to get in the van with 5 of our runners....
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The Lafuma Sky Race OT shoes are competent trail runners featuring the OutDry waterproof/breathable membrane. Lafuma is a lesser known outdoor company here in America, but they are huge in Europe and have recently made inroads into the U.S. market. They make everything from footwear, jackets, packs, sleeping bags and even camp chairs. I...
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Calling all Ragnar runners training for the Wasatch Back Relay who are sick and tired of it. Are you fed up with those nagging little injuries? Do you feel like your time could be better spent in the backyard with a beer and a good book? You’re not alone. Our time is almost over....
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Running trails can be fraught with peril. Sure there can be the occasional run in with animals both big and small as well as the plethora of nasty’s that fly, creep and bite us in the places where we like to recreate. But the things that can hurt us the most are the rocks,...
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See this picture? I took it from the highpoint view of one of my favorite runs. I can leave my house in Melrose, MA, run a few streets, hop on a trail on the south side of Wyoming Cemetery and in less than a mile I’m treated to a view of downtown Boston and...
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This year I’m going to run in the 2010 Ragnar Relay Wasatch Back. Next year I want my husband to throw my running shoes at me. All of them. The old pairs, the new pairs, the ones he has in his closet. ALL OF THEM. Just to remind me what I dislike about running....
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