By David Hanenburg on 17 Jul 2009 | Tagged as: race news, trail running or ultrarunning
The 135 mile sauna run has come to a close for another year with a bit of additional excitement of a nearby forest fire awaiting the later finishers. Fortunately the fire was contained and the race continued but for nine hours the race finish was moved to the 131 mile mark. Just when you think [...]
By David Hanenburg on 15 Jul 2009 | Tagged as: race news, trail running or ultrarunning
Some insight on the 135 mile foot race. Here is proof that ultrarunners aren’t such an odd lot…and then I saw the guy with the pink tutu. Badwater Ultramarathon Race Start Video (3 waves) (If you can’t see the video, click here.) Mile 17 Aid Station Video See Jamie Donaldson (2008 Female winner) cruising through [...]
By David Hanenburg on 14 Jul 2009 | Tagged as: Personal Journey
road running fitness ≠ trail running fitness This is one of those truths that most road runners learn the hard way after their first experience in the dirt. Last weekend, I decided to play in the dirt for a nice 10-14 mile run on a local trail and enjoyed seeing all the green, the chatter of [...]
By David Hanenburg on 13 Jul 2009 | Tagged as: race news, trail running or ultrarunning
Karl Meltzer and Diana Finkel powered through the mountainous 100 mile course for the 2009 win. Stan Jensen’s site run100s provided a nice summary of the event. “Karl Meltzer won in 24:38, a new record in the CCW direction and the second fastest time ever. Diana Finkel was the first woman in a course record [...]
By David Hanenburg on 10 Jul 2009 | Tagged as: race news, trail running or ultrarunning
135 miles – temperatures up to 130 F (55 C) – 13,000 ft of total vertical ascent – pavement You have 60 hours to get this done! Yes it’s that time again for the Badwater Ultramarathon. The course starts in Badwater, Death Valley which is at 280 ft below sea level (lowest spot in the [...]
By David Hanenburg on 09 Jul 2009 | Tagged as: race news, trail running or ultrarunning
The 16th running of the Hardrock 100 starts bright (maybe not so bright) and early at 6AM Friday morning. With 48 hours to complete the 100 miles, we are talking about a significant challenge. For just a bit of reference, Western States has a 30 hour cut-off. This majestic course travels 100 miles in a counter-clockwise [...]
By David Hanenburg on 07 Jul 2009 | Tagged as: product reviews
The Stick is a popular piece of running gear used for recovery and injury prevention. It is one of many I mentioned in my running recovery tools article. I asked Stephanie, an experience long course runner, to share her thoughts on this handy massage product as she had been using it for a few years [...]
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