Wardian Claims U.S. Ultra Distance Triple
Posted July 31, 2008 at 12:09 PM by Bart Moylan
Section: News, Ultramarathons
Earlier this year Michael Wardian (MarathonGuide.com) won U.S. championships at the 50- and 100-kilometer distances. He added a third U.S. distance title Saturday at the White River 50-mile in Crystal Mountain, Washington.
Wardian finished in 6:52.50, the third fastest time in race history. Adam Lint finished second in 6:59.36 and Jasper Halekas was third in 7:04.25.
Susannah Beck won the women’s race in 7:32.12 and Kami Semick finished second in 7:42.52.
USA 100 Mile Trail Champs Set for Tahoe Rim Trail Run
Posted July 18, 2008 at 01:44 PM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News, Trail Running, Ultramarathons
The next stop on the USA ultramarathon championships circuit will be beautiful Lake Tahoe, Nevada, this Saturday for the USA 100 Mile Trail Championships. This year’s event will be hosted by the 2008 Tahoe Rim Trail 50K/50M/100M Endurance Runs.
The 2008 championship field includes some of the Nation’s top ultra runners in both the men’s and women’s competition. Leading the women’s field is 2006 champion Connie Gardner (Medina, Ohio), who has also recorded national championships wins in the 100-mile run in 2003 and the 100-kilometer run in 2002; and Nikki Kimball (Bozeman, Mont.), the USA 50 Mile Trail champion in 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006, and added the road race title in 2005.
Among the favorites in the men’s field will be, Jon Olsen (Modesto, Calif.), Erik Skaden (Folsom, Calif.), and Ian Torrence (Ashland, Ore.).
California Wildfires Nix Western States 100
Posted June 28, 2008 at 12:36 AM by David Monti
Section: Destinations, U.S.A., News, Trail Running, Ultramarathons
For the first time in 35 years, the Western States 100, America’s most prestigious 100 mile trail run, has been scuttled, another casualty of the epic wildfires which are devastating the state of California. The race was to begin on Saturday.
“It is with deep regret that we announce today that the 35th running of the Western States 100-mile Endurance Run has been cancelled, due to the unprecedented amount of wildfires that have struck northern California in recent days and the health risks that have been associated with these wildfires,” wrote Western States Board President Tim Twietmeyer in an e-mail message to registered runners. Twietmeyer continued: “Since the beginning of more than 840 wildfires statewide, 312 wildfires in northern California and more than 3,200 lightning strikes in the Tahoe National Forest alone on June 21, the race’s organizers have worked closely with a variety local, county and state agencies in determining the best course of action for our race. It has become apparent that given our race’s paramount concern - the safety or our runners - holding this year’s race would pose too great a risk to our runners, to our aid station personnel and to our volunteers.”
Twietmeyer pointd out that at least two of the fires were within two miles of the race course which runs from Squaw Valley to Auburn. The storied course has some 40,000 feet of climbing and descending, which much of it held at extremely high altitudes.
Wardian Wins USA 100k Champs, Shatters Mad City Course Record
Posted April 14, 2008 at 09:12 AM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News, Ultramarathons
Michael Wardian (Arlington, Va.), made his first appearance at the USA 100 km championships on Sunday, running 6:56:57 to win his second ultrarunning title of the year at the Mad City 100K in Madison, Wis. The championships were hosted for the second time by the Mad…
Crowther to Defend USA 100km Title at Mad City 100K
Posted April 11, 2008 at 08:46 AM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News, Ultramarathons
Greg Crowther (Seattle, Wash.) will head to Madison, Wisconsin this Saturday to defend his title at the 2008 USA 100 km Championships. The championships will be hosted for the second time by the Mad City 100K.
The distance, 100…
Dean Karnazes Selected to Carry Olympic Torch
Posted April 9, 2008 at 11:12 AM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News, Ultramarathons
According to his new blog entry at Runner’s World, “Ultramarathon Man” Dean Karnazes has been selected to carry the Olympic torch while it passes through his hometown of San Francisco, CA.
Karnazes, an elite (and at times controversial) ultra endurance athlete,…
Active at Altitude, Trail Runner & Running Times Magazines to Host Retreat
Posted April 3, 2008 at 05:17 AM by Adam Jacobs
Section: Destinations, U.S.A., News, Trail Running, Training
Elinor Fish and Adam Chase, editors at two top U.S. running publications, Trail Runner and Running Times, are leading a unique retreat for trail runners including guided trail runs, training theory and writing about running seminars at Active at Altitude, a residential sports-training centre near Estes Park,…
Karl Meltzer to Host Utah Ultrarunning Camp in July
Posted March 28, 2008 at 11:42 AM by Adam Jacobs
Section: Destinations, U.S.A., News, Trail Running, Ultramarathons, Training
The University of Utah and Karl Meltzer will hosting the Utah Ultrarunning Camp on July 9-13, 2008. The camp is focused on the ultra runner looking to expand his knowledge and improve on performance,…
Jurek, Kimball Named UltraRunning Magazine’s Runners of the Year
Posted January 21, 2008 at 12:37 PM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News, Trail Running, Ultramarathons
Scott Jurek of Seattle and Nikki Kimball of Bozeman, Montana have been voted the 2007 UltraRunning Magazine North American runners of the year.
Jurek won Colorado’s Hardrock 100 Mile…
Trail Running Shoe Review: New Balance MR790
Posted January 16, 2008 at 10:28 AM by Paul Peterson
Section: Gear & Apparel, Footwear, Reviews, Special Features, T.F. Reviews
Product: New Balance MR790 Price: $80.00 Shoe Type: Lightweight Trail / Racing Fit: Half a size small Weight: 7.9 oz Pronation Factor: Neutral Best for: Lighter runners with access to softer surfaces
Obsidians Announce 22-Hike Schedule for Visitors to U.S. Olympic T&F Trials in Oregon
Posted January 15, 2008 at 03:09 PM by Martin Kennedy
Section: Destinations, U.S.A., News
The Obsidians outdoors club has announced a schedule of 22 hikes for visitors to this summer’s U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials and concurrent Oregon Bach Festival. Outings include 12 coastal, forest and mountain hikes and 10…
Janicki, Sakurai Win IAU Trail World Challenge 50 Mile
Posted December 11, 2007 at 12:48 PM by Jamal Walker
Section: News, Trail Running, Ultramarathons
This year’s Sunmart 50 mile event served as the International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU) Trail World Challenge. Runners representing twelve IAU federations ran side-by-side with the Open field to vie for the overall championship. The men’s winner…
2007 MUT Awards Winners: Runners of the Year and Contributor of the Year
Posted November 30, 2007 at 10:57 AM by Jamal Walker
Section: News, Trail Running, Ultramarathons
The Mountain Ultra Trail (MUT) Council of long distance running has chosen the 2007 USATF Mountain Runners of the Year, Ultrarunners of the Year, and Contributor of the Year. The following…
TrailFit Review: Casio Pathfinder PAW1300 Series
Posted November 28, 2007 at 11:34 AM by Paul Peterson
Section: Gear & Apparel
It is essential to track and monitor your body’s performance and response, as well as the surrounding elements to which you are exposed, whenever you are participating in outdoor activities such as trail running, hiking, backpacking and fastpacking. GPS technology provides information…
Elite Endurance Athletes Brace for The North Face Endurance Challenge Championship
Posted November 25, 2007 at 11:25 AM by Jamal Walker
Section: Destinations, U.S.A., News, Trail Running, Ultramarathons
The North Face Endurance Challenge, a four-region, nationwide running event for outdoor athletes seeking to explore their personal limits, culminates in grand fashion on the Pacific shores north of San Francisco on December 1,…
2008 USA 100 km Team Selection Procedure
Posted November 21, 2007 at 11:15 AM by Hariz Siddiqui
Section: Destinations, International, News, Ultramarathons
The USATF 100 km National Team will compete in the 200 International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU) 100 km World Cup Under the Patronage of the IAAF in Tuscania, Italy on November 8, 2008.
The annual 100…
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Sunmart Texas Trail Endurance Runs to Host IAU Trail World Challenge
Posted November 16, 2007 at 10:01 AM by Hariz Siddiqui
Section: Destinations, U.S.A., News, Trail Running, Ultramarathons
The 18th Sunmart Texas Trail Endurance Runs, scheduled for Saturday, December 8 in Huntsville State Park, will host the 2007 IAU Trail World Challenge for the 50 Miler and the 50K events. In 2006, Sunmart was given a…
Live High, Train Low: The benefits of altitude training
Posted November 13, 2007 at 08:17 AM by Jamal Walker
Section: Training
Many endurance athletes utilize altitude training. While it was once a controversial topic, researchers now universally agree that when done correctly altitude training offers many benefits.
So how does altitude training work? When you are exposed to hypoxia (oxygen reduced…
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Great article. Running seriously does help you maintain your shape.!