The following gear review featuring Go Sleeves was written by trail runner Sarah Barber. Product was provided at no charge for the review. Back in the 1970s, a chiropractor named Dr. Kenzo Kase (in case the Google rabbit hole beckons you), figured out a way to effectively mimic a therapist’s hands on a body part… Read more »
The eleventh annual US Trail Running Conference presented by Marathon Printing, was held for a second year in a row at the Rosehill Community Center in Mukilteo, WA, on October 18 to 20, 2023, with the support of Snohomish County Sports Commission and American Trail Running Association. The event invited runners, race directors, and brands… Read more »
Race directors are busy people. Race directors who are also full-time athletes are the ultimate definition of a Type A Energizer Bunny. Several weeks ago, I was on a phone call with race director and elite trail runner, Tim Tollefson, before his event, The Mammoth Trail Fest. Only minutes into our conversation he had to… Read more »
The following article written by Paul Larkins for the World Mountain Running Association, highlights day three – Sunday, October 15 – of the Valsir Mountain Running World Cup Finalissima at Sky Gran Canaria. Featured photo by Marco Gulberti. It was a dramatic finish for the classic distance event at Sky Gran Canaria and a fitting… Read more »
The following release was provided by Paul Larkins for the World Mountain Running Association and features action on day two – Saturday, October 14 – of the three-day Valsir Mountain Running World Cup final in Gran Canaria, Spain. Featured photo courtesy Marco Gulberti. Day two of the Valsir Mountain Running World Cup Finalissima at Sky… Read more »
The following article from the World Mountain Running Association features Valsir Mountain Running World Cup uphill final at Gran Canaria, Spain on Friday, October 13. Feature photo credit to Marco Gulberti. Adjusting at pace is the key to successful mountain running as conditions, terrain – and as it turned out, even distances – can change… Read more »
Announcement from American Trail Running Association partner US Trail Running Conference (USTRC). The US Trail Running Conference presented by Marathon Printing, has announced the three finalists for the Darn Tough Vermont ® Trail Sustainability Contest. The Contest is sponsored by the Vermont-based premium sock manufacturer who are seeking to reward innovative race directors who have… Read more »
The Impossible Record…Broken The 68th running of the Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent (PPM & PPA) took place during the second weekend of September. The race dates were moved two years ago–from the middle of August to the middle of September–because of the volatility of the Colorado monsoon season and the unpredictable weather it could… Read more »
The following press release was provided by World Mountain Running Association and focuses on Sky Gran Canaria, host of the finale in Valsir Mountain Running World Cup to be held October 13-15, 2023. Confirmed registrants from the USA include Liam Meirow, Christian Allen, and Andy Wacker. After an incredible season for the Valsir Mountain Running… Read more »
This article focuses on choosing a trail race first appeared in ATRA’s fall 2023 quarterly newsletter Trail Times. Not all trail runners race in events. Those who do race typically have some interest in competition. It might be to compete against the clock for time, to post a specific result, or tackle natural elements like… Read more »
The following release from World Mountain Running Associations features Smarna Gora 10K Race on Saturday, October 7, part of the Valsir Mountain Running World Cup as a silver label event. This weekend the Valsir Mountain Running World Cup returned to a familiar venue for its next Silver Label event. Voted the Greatest Mountain Race of… Read more »
Sarah Barber reviews Stance performance wool hiking socks and was provided the socks at no cost for the review. Remember the early generations of hiking socks that were thick gray wool, maybe with a red stripe around the top? They’re what my parents wore when they hiked through the Colorado Rockies in the 1970s. My… Read more »
Read the Fall 2023 edition of our Trail Times! Trail Times Fall 2023 – Volume 28, Number 104 You are unauthorized to view this page. You must have an active Membership on ATRA. To sign up or learn more, go here! OR If you are a member already, please log in below! Username or E-mail… Read more »
The following release was provided by World Mountain Running Association and shines a light on this weekend’s Smarna Gora Race in Slovenia. Featured photo from 2018 Smarna Gora race start credit to Damiano Benedetto. The next Valsir Mountain Running World Cup race is the Smarna Gora Race on October 7. This is a silver label… Read more »
Sarah Barber reviews BOA® Fit System La Sportiva Jackal II Trail Shoes, taking them out for test runs near her home in Boise, Idaho. The shoes were provided at no charge for the review by ATRA corporate member BOA® Fit System. All shoes should be designed with the BOA® Fit System. Period. The end. I… Read more »
Announcement from American Trail Running Association partner US Trail Running Conference (USTRC). Creating a Culture of Respect for Women on the Trails, was the subject for the eighth and final webinar in the 2023 series produced by the US Trail Running Conference presented by Marathon Printing, and was live on Thursday, September 21. The webinar… Read more »
Trail runner and children’s librarian Laura Clark reviews The Resilient Athlete A Self-Coaching Guide to Next Level Performance in Sports & Life, by Andrejs Birjkovs. Hatherleigh Press, 2023. According to Andrejs Birjukovs, a coach and multisport competitor, the resilient athlete needs to perfect three interrelated areas: mindset, lifestyle and training. As such, his book is… Read more »
The following press release provided by the World Mountain Running Association highlights the next World Cup race which will take place on Saturday, September 30, at the Primiero Dolomiti Trail Race, a Silver Label stage of the Valsir World Cup. An exciting competition is expected this weekend in Fiera di Primiero (IT), featuring some of… Read more »
The following release and photos were provided by Josh Eberly and outlines details for the Collegiate Team Trail Running Championships this November. Attention college runners, get your running buddies together to participate for the Team Trophy and also for individual title of Collegiate National Champion at the inaugural Collegiate Team Trail Running Championships! The Moab… Read more »
The following press release was provided by ATRA member Birkie Trail Run Festival and recaps the event held this past weekend. Photographs provided by ©American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation®/Kelly Randolph. The 2023 Icebug Birkie Trail Run, which took place on Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Hayward, Wisconsin, proved to be an unforgettable experience despite the rainy… Read more »
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