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Vasque Blur Trail Shoes Reviewed

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In Their Shoes

Dealing With Dehydration

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Questions and Answers About Sprains and Strains

July 4, 2008 · Filed Under Articles, Health & Nutrition

· Knee view ·

An article with general information about sprains and strains, with descriptions of what sprains and strains are, where they usually occur, what their signs and symptoms are, how they are treated, and how they can be prevented.

You Know you are a Trail Running Newbie if…

July 4, 2008 · Filed Under Trail World

Shoe issues

You hate the very thought of getting your shoes dirty.
You wash your shoes in the washing machine after each trail run.
You buy an expensive pair of trail shoes because the shoe store people said “Tim Tweitmeyer loves these shoes!”
You find out your expensive pair of trail shoes weigh nearly a pound each (closer to two pounds when coated with mud).
You buy brown trail running socks only after you notice that all your nice white socks have already turned brown.
….

Site News: Taking a Short Break

July 3, 2008 · Filed Under Site News

As many of you know, this site is run by only one person – that would be me :) And as I’m going on vacation starting today Thursday the site will be on a short hiatus for a 10-day period. I may be able to post something during that time but I don’t expect to find easy Internet access on many of the places that I’ll be – actually, that’s why I chose Alaska’s wilderness as destination!
In the meantime, I have scheduled some general articles and videos to be posted during these days. So keep checking out from time to time as there will be some new content available.

Btw, I’ll be at the Mt Marathon Race in Seward on July 4th (not racing unfortunately). If there are any Alaskan runners around… see you there!

Ed

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Endurance Sports Nutrition Book Review

July 2, 2008 · Filed Under Books and Magazines, Health & Nutrition

The author of this review is a runner moving from general trail running to ultra trail running and she highly recommends Endurance Sports Nutrition, by Suzanne Girard Eberle as the main resource she is using for that transition. A snippet of the description on Amazon:

… provides a proven fueling program that addresses the unique needs of endurance athletes:

Road and trail running: 5K to 100+ miles

Cycling and mountain biking: time trials to multiday rides

Duathlon and triathlon: sprint to Ironman

Winter sports: Nordic ski races to mountain ascents

Water sports: rowing and long-distance swimming

Environmental conditions: extreme temperatures and high altitude

Read more at mntrailsrecommends.blogspot.com

Written by Kel

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In Their Shoes

July 2, 2008 · Filed Under Articles

Caution: Running Race In Progress by Joe Shlabotnik

· Photo by Joe Shlabotnik ·

Insightful article on what really means – and takes - to be a race director on an outdoor event. There are a million things involved in an outdoor race and many times participants don’t realize the huge logistics effort put into the organization of such an event. Managing expectations – from sponsors and media but also from participants -, managing the impact on the trails, ensuring safety as the top priority or dealing with unexpected race-day issues – like weather conditions or “poaching” – are illustrated through this article, spiced with race directors comments and anecdotes

Read more at www.rockymountainsports.com

Written by Julie Kailus

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Glenn Rogers - DART-nuun team - Takes US Rogaine Championships

July 1, 2008 · Filed Under News, Races & Events, Running Teams

· Photo from checkpointzero.com ·

Glenn Rogers together with Matt Hayes, members of the DART-nuun adventure team, took the victory on the 2008 US Rogaine Championships held in Allegany State Park, Buffalo, NY on June 14th. The team started the race at 11:00AM – two hours after being handed maps and had a pre-race briefing – and raced through the rainy forest to their final victory with the only help of a map and compass. In the sport of rogaining, teams are allowed to travel in any order, to any of 60 controls which are worth various point values. The team that returns within 24 hours with the most points wins the race.

Team Nike, First to Cross the Finish Line at PQ2008

July 1, 2008 · Filed Under News, Races & Events

· Photo from ecoprimalquest.com ·

After covering 548 miles in less than 5 1/2 and averaging 13,000 feet of ascent per 24 hours, Team Nike ACG/Gore-Tex was victorious (again) at this year’s Primal Quest. They took a three-hour lead on the second day and never looked back. Merrell/Zanfel Adventure took second but with no chance of victory, as they finished 26 hours behind the winning team. As of Monday morning, 36 teams were still on course while 16 had withdrawn or been disqualified on one of the toughest adventure races in the world.

Fifteen-year-old Becomes Youngest Ride & Tie World Champion in History

June 30, 2008 · Filed Under News

Howard Wins Rie & Tie World Championship

· Photo from colfaxrecord.com ·

Sara Howard of Applegate, California, became the youngest person ever to win the Ride & Tie World Championship this past Saturday in Plumas County, CA. She also enters the rarified ranks of women who have won the overall event: there are only three female winners in the thirty-eight year history of the sport.

Fixing your Feed E-zine

June 30, 2008 · Filed Under Books and Magazines, Health & Nutrition

· Fixing your Feed ·

Fixing your feed is an interesting e-zine published once or twice a month focused solely on foot care for athletes:

The Fixing Your Feet E-zine is published monthly to inform and educate athletes and non-athletes about proper foot care skills and techniques, provide tips on foot care, review foot care products, and highlight problems people have with their feet.

When Training, Don’t Forget Your Feet and Drymax - I Love Technology in Socks, are some of the articles covered on their latest issue. The e-zine is a free ‘web spin-off’ of Fixing Your Feet: Prevention And Treatments for Athletes, a successful book by John Vonhof, that just came out on its 4th edition and seems to have great reviews on Amazon.

Shoe Review: Salomon XA Pro 3D

June 30, 2008 · Filed Under Shoes & Gear

· Salomon XA Pro 3D ·

J.R. Atwood re-publishes an old post about his experience with the Salomon XA Pro 3D. Reviewing the pros and cons after many miles wearing them, he ends his writing with “these are great shoes for short-course trail running — fast and light with the perfect blend of technology and function.”

Dealing with Blisters

June 30, 2008 · Filed Under Health & Nutrition

· Photo by mp3ief ·

Blisters: always unexpectedly coming back to say hello to your ready-to-run-that-race feet. Hopefully there’s always plenty of articles coming out about preventing and treating them. Here are three readings I have stumbled upon lately:

Coach Joe, answering a question on why a runner is having blisters on the arch of the feet.
Some advise on using the proper socks, shoes, and lubricant
An extensive ‘seven strategies to prevent blisters’

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Julbo Trail Sunglasses

June 29, 2008 · Filed Under Business & Product News

· Julbo Trail Sunglasses ·

A mountain biker writes a good review of the Julbo’s Trail sunglasses. The Trail features a soft, flexible, photochromic lens that transitions automatically from different light conditions. The basic features:

Lightweight: weighing in at an impressive 1 oz., this lightweight model is ideal for running and cycling.
Flexible lens: flexible lens material (unique in the outdoor sunglass market).
Coverage: panoramic lenses for an extra-wide field of view.
Ventilation: adjustable natural airflow with 2 positions
Comfort: supple shock-absorbent insert will remain in position on nose
Hold and positioning: elastomer insert at the temple end for optimum hold. Elasticated extra-flat cord.

The Science of Badwater: 2008 Research

June 28, 2008 · Filed Under News, Races & Events

· Photo from www.badwater.com ·

Runners wanted for an ultra running research: measures of water turnover, body temperature, activity and heat strain during the Badwater ultramarathon.

The Montana Center for Work Physiology and Exercise Metabolism (Montana WPEM) is conducting an exciting research project at the 2008 Badwater Ultramarathon. You have been there done that as far as ultras go. However, here is a chance to put some physiological bragging rights behind your 2008 race. Just how much water does the human body turn over in 135 miles? How does your hydration strategy stack up and protect you from overheating? Have you ever seen a mobile physiological lab in the form of a Airstream trailer? If you want to know - we want you in our project. We have done Western States, now we want to see how Badwater stacks up as we encroach towards the human ceiling for energy expenditure and hydration demands.

2008 USA Trail Run Championships This Weekend

June 27, 2008 · Filed Under News, Races & Events

$5000 cash prizes for athletes participating on this Sunday’s USA Trail Championships, hosted at Steamboat Springs, CO. A 12km race for men and 8km for women and juniors that will see Rickey Gates and Laura Haefeli defending the title.

Vasque Blur Trail Shoes Reviewed

June 27, 2008 · Filed Under Shoes & Gear

· Vasque Blur ·

The Vasque Blur trail running shoes pros and cons. The 2006 Outside Magazine’s Trail Shoe award winner is a lightweight but solid shoe with great traction and support. The techie bits:

Upper: Microfiber and Airmesh Nylon Fabric
Midsole: Molded EVA w/ Soft Crashpad
Plate: Nylon Textile
Outsole: Vasque Blur
Lining: Nylon
Footbed: Dual Density EVA
Other: Reflective Trim; Strobel Construction