Race Preview: 2021 Nut 50K & 17M (Umpqua River)
Ever run a race and think, “who designs these insane courses?!?” or, “will this hill ever end?!” or, “I need a nap!” Maybe you have thought all of these things [...]
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Race Preview: 2021 Post Canyon 50K & Half Marathon (Hood River)
For the past 7 years, the folks who put on the Post Canyon 50K have been begging runners to “come get weird in the woods with us” and you’ve been [...]
A Bruta-ful Race: The review of the 2021 Backcountry Rise 20-miler
Bruta-ful. I came up with this word as I was slogging through about mile 15 of the Backcountry Rise 20 miler this past weekend. I think it is an apropos [...]
Race Preview: 2021 Volcanic (Cougar, WA)
“Wanna go run a race on a volcano?” I’ve decided that is going to be my official small talk question for the next month. It’s unique. It’s engaging. And it’s [...]
Race Preview: 2021 Elkhorn Crest 50 (Sumpter)
On the race calendar for July 31, Elkhorn Crest 50 is a true mountain ultra. There are two “fifties” to choose from: a slightly-longer-than-usual 53M and a 50K. The [...]
Race Preview: 2021 Wy’East Howl 100k/50k/Half Marathon
If you’ve never participated in a Daybreak Racing event, you’re in for a treat if you register for the 2021 Wy’East Howl, which offers runners a choice between a 100k, [...]
Race Preview: 2021 Wy’east Howl (Mt. Hood)
On a clear day, Mt. Hood looms over the horizon like an open invitation to get out of the routine and into the woods. And after being trapped into a [...]
Race Preview: 2021 Mt. Hood Races
Go Beyond Racing brought back in-person races starting with the Smith Rock Ascent, and we’re excited for this summer season of fun on the trails! One of their most [...]
Race Preview: 2021 Backcountry Rise 50 miler/50k/20 miler
DayBreak Racing puts on some of the most beautiful trail races, and once I’m back to “ultra shape” again, there are a few of their events on my bucket list. [...]
Race Preview: 2021 Ultramook (Tillamook)
The Ultramook trail races are back, live, and in person on July 3rd, with 30K and 50K options to choose from. These courses take you along the Tillamook Ridge and [...]