Dehydration is not just a hot summer topic, even though runners typically associate sweating or feeling thirsty with warmer months. Dehydration can be a serious issue even in colder weather and inhibit performance, recovery, and basic bodily functions. From a physical standpoint, cold, dry air requires increased fluids to humidify the air as it enters… Read more »
The following release from ATRA steep and rocky member BOA® Fit System is published with permission. Denver, CO (February 15, 2024) – BOA® Technology, creators of high-performance dial-based fit solutions, announces new scientific findings proving the BOA® Fit System and its PerformFit™ Wrap improves stability, energy efficiency, and endurance for workers over traditional laces. The… Read more »
The following installment in ATRA’s year-long series, Better Together, features athlete, coach, and mentor Chuck Tookey and was written by trail runner Sarah Barber. Chuck Tookey is a guy who listens more than he speaks. When he opens his mouth, the words come out softly and well-chosen, usually with a speck of humor. An architect… Read more »
The following release was provided by corporate member and Event Standards Partner Ashworth Awards and features the company’s Dimensional Steel process. With Lunar New Year having just been celebrated on Saturday, February 10 this year, a majority of Chinese factories have shut down to celebrate with the rest of their country. This production slow down… Read more »
On Friday, February 16, 49 runners will toe the line for the 2024 USATF 100 Mile National Championships at Cornerstone Park in Henderson, NV. The national championships will be part of the Jackpot Ultrarunning Festival, which will encompass most of the President’s Day weekend. The national championship will start at 8 AM Friday morning and continue… Read more »
Announcement from American Trail Running Association (ATRA) Steep and Rocky member and Event Standard Partner Suunto. Sharing the same passion for sports and the outdoors, UTMB® World Series and Suunto, known for their world-renowned GPS multisport watches and training tools, have announced a global partnership that will see the two companies work together to contribute to… Read more »
ATRA has launched the Better Together Scholarship program to help under-funded and aspiring race directors attend the 12th annual US Trail Running Conference which will be held in Knoxville, TN, October 23-25. The Conference is presented by Marathon Printing, Inc. The Better Together scholarship will provide six new or aspiring race directors funding to cover… Read more »
The following review was written by trail runner Sarah Barber and features the INVO8 Mudtalon Speed. The footwear was provided by ATRA corporate member INOV8 at no charge for the review. It’s unusual to see the words “mud” and “speed” in the same sentence, let alone in the title of one product that claims to… Read more »
Lessons in flight booking Maria Dalzot’s race of her life came at a time when she completely didn’t expect it. Dalzot, a varsity member of an NCAA Division I Championship fourth place cross country team, top-ten finisher at Italy’s prestigious Lavaredo 80K, member of four US mountain running teams, winner of the 2014 National Trail… Read more »
The following press release, provided by WMRA Media, features the Grossglockner Mountain Run, one of the races in the 2024 Valsir Mountain Running World Cup and part of the Carinthian Mountain Cup. Featured photo courtesy: Marco Gulberti. From 4 to 7 July 2024, the Grossglockner Mountain Run offers a varied four-day program, which is intended… Read more »
Trail Runner’s Book Review: Ultra Running for Normal People “I believe ultrarunning is not only possible but profoundly beneficial for most Normal People.” Sid Garza-Hillman, author, coach, and trail race director based in Mendocino, CA, aims to “demystify” ultramarathon trail running to the general population in his fourth book: Ultra Running For Normal People. Garza-Hillman,… Read more »
ActiveTrack joins ATRA and also becomes one of its Event Standards Program partners, which showcases brands and companies who can help race directors achieve safe and successful events. We came across the ActiveTrack system at the 2023 US Trail Conference in Mukilteo, WA. Arash Kia, the owner of ActiveTrack discussed the system’s abilities to cover… Read more »
The following release was provided by Spanish journalist Sergio Mayayo and features two international events to be hosted in Canfranc-Pirineos, one in 2024 and another in 2025. Excitement is building in Spain as mountain and trail running prospers in the nation and worldwide. After successful WMRA World Cup events held at CanfrancCanfranc, Spain in 2021,… Read more »
Science-based, personalized coaching is the future for trail runners who want to make the most of their training. Historically, the majority of trail runners (elites included) often feel like they’re guessing about how they should train for races. This is largely due to a lack of trail running specific-sports science and coaches with backgrounds in… Read more »
Announcement from American Trail Running Association (ATRA) corporate member Ultra X. Ultra X, a leading organizer of multi-stage ultra-marathons, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Ubigi, making them the Official Cellular Provider for all Ultra X events in 2024. Ubigi, a global leader in eSIM technology, will empower Ultra X athletes with seamless… Read more »
The following release was provided by ATRA corporate member Suunto and features its race performance GPS watch now available in amethyst, midnight, and birch. HELSINKI (Jan. 25, 2024) – Suunto, a leader in design and innovation for sports watches, dive computers, compasses and digital services used by adventurers all over the globe, announced today that… Read more »
The following announcement was provided by Corinne Trujillo Shalvoy and features the upcoming Ridgeline Revel Gala in Castle Rock, Colorado – A Running Gala where we dress fancy, but wear running shoes. Get your tickets here. ELEVATING THE TRAILS, ELEVATING THE COMMUNITY Join us for an extraordinary evening as Castle Rock Run Club (CRRC) hosts… Read more »
The USATF Mountain Ultra Trail championships calendar is set for 2024. Eleven events will be staged featuring distances from 10 kilometers to 100 miles as well as 24 hours, on road, trail, and mountain terrain. Nine states – Nevada, New York, New Hampshire, California, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Arkansas, Utah, Wisconsin – will host a championship with… Read more »
Announcement from American Trail Running Association partner US Trail Running Conference (USTRC). Above photo by: Terry Chiplin. Rouffiac d’Aude, France – US Trail Running Conference organizers announce that the popular webinar series for race directors and event organizers returns in 2024 with a new name. The series will now be known as the RD Master… Read more »
The following article features emotional fitness and endurance and is the third and final article in a three-part series written by Samantha Pruitt. The series entitled, “Emotional Fitness: How Mental and Emotional Strength, Flexibility and Endurance Will Take Both Your Game and Your Life to The Next Level,” is published in part one and part… Read more »
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