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Lead Stories: August 28, 2008

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…

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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

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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…

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Keeping it safe on the trails

Posted November 3, 2007 at 04:25 PM by Lisa Cieplechowicz

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Trail running can be a great workout and an excellent way to challenge your body and take your run to the next level.  It can also be very mentally fulfilling by providing opportunities to enjoy nature and escape into a world of peace, quiet,…

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Vincente, Csomor Win XTERRA Makena Beach Trail Run 10K in Maui, Hawaii

Posted October 29, 2007 at 05:44 PM by Bart Moylan

Section: Destinations, U.S.A., News, Trail Running

At the blast of a cannon, 355 trail runners from 14 different countries and 30 U.S. states took off for the XTERRA Makena Beach Trail Run on Saturday. With a backdrop of bright blue skies and palm trees swaying…

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Trail / Mountain / Off-Road Race Calendar: Fall 2007

Posted September 19, 2007 at 07:22 AM by Martin Kennedy

Section: News, Trail Running, Ultramarathons

TrailFit.com is now featuring seasonal race calendars courtesy of USATF.  They are divided into regional maps and by type of event: Trail, Off-Road and Mountain races. 

The map below will take you to a list…

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Bear Naked: Ideal choices for fueling your active lifestyle

Posted September 1, 2007 at 10:00 AM by Paul Peterson

Section: Nutrition/Hydration

Runners like myself are constantly searching for foods that can both fuel our bodies for optimal performance and yet also satisfy our cravings and hyperactive metabolisms.

Unfortunately, the plethora of high-end and natural food choices in today’s marketplace often fail to meet…

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Logan Peak Run: Recap of my first trail racing experience

Posted July 17, 2007 at 08:45 AM by Paul Peterson

Section: News, Race Recaps, Trail Running, Ultramarathons

I have lost count of the total number of road, track, and cross country races I have participated in since I began running at age 12. My best estimate is somewhere between 250-300 races. However, my total number of trail…

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Koerner ends winless streak and earns top honors at Western States 100

Posted June 25, 2007 at 08:00 PM by Jessica Galvano

Section: Destinations, U.S.A., News, Race Recaps, Trail Running, Ultramarathons

Sixth time’s a charm. For Hal Koerner, a sixth attempt at the Western States Endurance Run brought a long sought after victory. A five-year streak without title ended for Koerner Saturday night as he crossed…

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Kimball retains title at Western States Endurance Run

Posted June 25, 2007 at 07:00 PM by Jessica Galvano

Section: Destinations, U.S.A., News, Race Recaps, Trail Running, Ultramarathons

Nikki Kimball, first place women’s finisher in the 2004 and 2006 Western States Endurance Run, approached the start of this year’s 100-miler with hopes of a third title. Despite her previous successes in…

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Race Recap: 2007 Bishop High Sierra 50m/50k

Posted June 6, 2007 at 03:55 PM by Greg Hardesty

Section: News

They say that in chess, the best players think several moves ahead. As we drove into Bishop for the 14th annual 50-miler and 50k (actually, a 33-miler, but who’s counting?) on May 19, we were doing the…

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Switch it up and challenge yourself with a trail running adventure!

Posted May 26, 2007 at 10:00 AM by Martin Kennedy

Section: Training

We’ve all experienced that day when we finally grow tired of seeing the same houses and landmarks along our running route.  What’s a runner to do? Fear no more!  Add some excitement, change your scenery, enjoy nature and increase your workout intensity by…

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