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Archive for January, 2010

The Active Lifestyle

The active lifestyle. Hard not to love it, once you get a taste. (If you can’t see the video, click here.) Have a great weekend. Be active – Feel the buzz! David – EnduranceBuzz.com

Rocky Raccoon 100 – Numbers, Weather, and Reality

We are one week out from the eve of the Rocky Raccoon 100 and 50 mile trail run at Huntsville State Park in Texas. The race numbers continue to grow like a bad rash. Or, in this case a good rash, if there is such a thing. Current ultra and a bit crazy athlete total [...]

Nathan Elite 2V Plus Water Bottle Carrier Review – Trail Running Gear

Hands-free running, extra storage, and comfort. These were three aspects I desired for my trail running hydration system at the Bandera 100 km trail run. Six or so weeks out from the race I purchased the Nathan Elite 2V Plus Water Bottle Carrier which I hoped would fill this need. The Basic Specs: Manufacturer: Nathan [...]

24 Hour Ultrarunning Race Experience

“…of course, I am here to run 24 hour race, which is next best to 10 day race.” I have mentioned why I think a 24 Hour/timed-event is worth experiencing at least once. Here is a video that captures the beauty, simplicity, and communal characteristics of this running experience format. (If you can’t see the [...]

Wee-Chi-Tah Trail Run 2010 Results

Over the weekend, approximately 120 athletes (per a web article) enjoyed the slick and adventurous trail at the 2nd Annual Wee-Chi-Tah Trail Run in Wichita Falls, Texas. Athletes enjoyed a two loop marathon or one loop half marathon scamper. The Course The trail run was on the Wee-Chi-Tah trail, of course. Mark @ The Naked Runner provided [...]

Big Bend 50 Trail Run Updates

Just prior to the new year it was officially announced, an ultramarathon is coming back to Big Bend National Park in Texas. That was about all we knew at the time. Well within the last week, the Big Bend 50 website has been filled with some useful information about the January 16, 2011 trail running [...]

Flatlander Training Tips To Complete A Hilly Ultramarathon

The race is hilly or maybe even mountainous. You live in the flatlands. What are ways to prepare for something like this? This was my exact issue this winter as I was preparing for the Bandera 100 km trail run. This course is definitely not mountainous but does have some decent technical climbs for someone [...]