Wood You Rather – Yes You Would!
In the world of trail racing, there are a few choices when it comes to routes. There’s point to point, lollipop, loop, and sometimes multiple…
Mount Up for the Smith Rock Ascent
Once upon a time, the Smith Rock Ascent, from Go Beyond Racing, took place in June. Then in 2015 it moved to May. I remember this well because…
Views for Days at the Owyhee Off Road Challenge
In 2016, some fine folks in Adrian, Oregon got together to create an event that could raise both awareness and funds to help fix the running…
Race Recap – Hagg Mud 50K
It’s important to understand and appreciate history. For instance, I find the history of the Hagg Lake Mud Runs to be super interesting,…
Stay Tuned for the La Sportiva Jackal II
In June of 2022, the International Trail Running Association (ITRA) released a survey of 9,514 runners in 104 countries that revealed the most…
Kickin’ off the season with Go Beyond
It’s been a few years since the dynamic duo of Todd and Renee of Go Beyond got the local running scene together for their season kickoff…
10-ish Miles in the High Desert courtesy of the Mastondon
For many years, the Mastondon 10-ish miler was the early season race that got everyone out of their winter slumber and into their trail shoes.…
Naked T/r Shoe Review – No Laces Required
Today we are testing and reviewing the Naked T/r trail racing shoe from Naked Sports Innovations. For those familiar with Naked, you know they…
Who Needs Laces When You Have the Altra Mont Blanc BOA
In this review we’re checking out the revamped Altra Mont Blanc. For those that had a chance to run in the original offering with traditional…
In Pursuit of Trail Goodness in the Topo Pursuit
Topo Athletic is back at it with the Pursuit, a cushioned all-around super star in a solid line up of offerings, from a company that keeps…