Archive for August, 2012
New Balance Minimus 1010: Video
I grew up on the shores of Puget Sound and I spent most summers running around barefoot on the beach, barnecles and all. After many years always wearing shoes, reading the book Born to Run got me wondering if minilmust shoes would work for me. I stared with the New Balance 110′s and was hooked! [...]
Jury of Appeals for Trail Races?
Tell me it isn’t so! The Pikes Peak Marathon board of directors announced a jury of appeals to review and handle race day issues. This is definitely a step in the wrong direction for a sport like Ultra racing that prides it’s self on Jury of Appeals for Trail Races? For this year’s 57th running [...]
7 Stretches to Try: Video
We are always told that stretching is important and it is well known that stretching after your run is best. But what running stretches should be done and most importantly, how do you do them right? In this video, Dr. Dane Treat demonstrates 7 common stretches that he feels can help prevent running injuries. [...]
What’s Trail Running About? :Video
Sometimes it’s more of what it isn’t! When you are in the groove, what do you think about? Just a simple video, but it definitely puts you in the moment. If you feel the same please “Like”. Source
Review of Tifosi Sunglasses for Trail Running: Video
I’m always on the lookout for some good trail running shades. I like the features of these new, light, one lens sunglassess called the Podium by Tifosi. Check out this video by Vanessa Runs as she explains all the good things she likes about these sunglasses Review of Tifosi Sunglasses 5 Things I Like About [...]
Why the 10 Percent Rule for Increasing Mileage?
All of us have experienced those unintended extended breaks from running. Getting back form and mileage takes alot of patience and time if you follow the old 10% rule for increasing mileage. In this post, Matt Frazier describes his experimental training method he used to get back into running after an extended break. Looks like [...]
Trail Running around Seattle
“Nestled between the Cascade Mountains to the east, the Olympic Mountains to the west, and more sparkling bodies of water than you can count, Seattle is a city of breathtaking beauty. It’s no surprise that outdoor enthusiasts flock en masse to this Pacific Northwest paradise.” Wow, with a quote like that, trail runners from across [...]
