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From the Western States Endurance Run Archives: Tim Twietmeyer Recalls His Most Unusual Moment In the Race
Five-time Western States 100 Endurance Run champ Tim Twietmeyer recalls a crazy time on the trail back in 1995—”the year of fire and ice at Western States.”
Q&A with Ashland’s Champion Ultrarunner Hal Koerner Days Away from the 2011 Western States 100 Endurance Run
Hal Koerner, the two-time Western States Endurance Run champion, sat down in his Ashland, Oregon, running store to talk with me before he takes off for Squaw Valley, where the 100-mile race starts Saturday morning. He opened up about his hopes and plans for the race this weekend, his pain at last year’s Western States, […]
How to Run or Hike Safely: Essential Gear and Precautions that Could Save Your Life
The other day I went for a run by myself and violated all my rules regarding safety. The experience prompted me to share these safety reminders, which can be wise for travel and hiking as well as for running. A lot of the tips and gear seem like common sense. But I’m proof that it’s […]
The Buenos Aires Marathon: Run and Fall In Love with Argentina’s Capital
The Buenos Aires Marathon and Half Marathon will be held October 9, 2011. I loved running this race two years ago and highly recommend it as a destination marathon. Here’s the story of how those 26 miles helped me feel like a “porteña,” a person who calls Buenos Aires home.
The Ohlone 50K: Where Dreams That You Dare To Dream Come Back to Haunt You
I never expected the Ohlone 50K to turn into a race that took everything out of me as I tried to maintain the lead.
Running in Spain: Tour the Trails of Costa Brava and the Pyrenees
Costa Brava is one of my very favorite European destinations. I would love to run there again and discover the Pyrenees mountain range between Spain and France. This guest post comes from Ed Martinell of Traiectus Tours, which specializes in taking runners through these gorgeous regions in Northeastern Spain.
A Conversation With Graham Cooper: He’s Ready to Race the Western States 100 (Broken Ribs Be Damned)
A Q&A with the 2006 winner of the Western States Endurance Run, whose peak training suffered a major setback this spring. Can he make the top 10 at States this year?
Racing and Tasting at the Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon
Windmills, wine and fast times characterize this scenic destination race on the outskirts of Santa Barbara.
Where to Run in Paris: Christine Chapon’s Guide to Her Hometown
This guest post from my friend and fellow runner Christine Chapon is not your typical Paris running guide, but it’s authentically Parisian! Her “memory lane” run is a celebration of the buildings, streets, houses and monuments of significant persons and events associated with times she spent living in Paris.