By David Hanenburg on 26 Jan 2012 | Tagged as: product reviews, trail running gear
The Altra Lone Peak trail shoe has climbed into a niche of the trail running market that very few if anyone has yet to explore: zero drop (same sole height between the heel and midfoot) extra roomy forefoot cushioning and protection bringing un-sexy back Altra is small Utah based company (their story) that delivered its [...]
By David Hanenburg on 24 Jan 2012 | Tagged as: race news
Last weekend saw a full two days of running delite at The Duel up in Wichita Falls, Texas. This event was formerly called the Wee-Chi-Tah Trail Run but with the expanded running lineup this year, a new name was created. Saturday was the big trail running day that included a half marathon, marathon, and 50 [...]
By David Hanenburg on 21 Jan 2012 | Tagged as: race news
Wispy clouds, dry temps reaching low 70s, groomed dirt-lovin’ trails, and views…oh the views at the Big Bend Ultra which celebrated another great fundraising event for the Friends of Big Bend on January 15. Run a 50 km, 25 km, or 10 km point-to-point dash within the beautiful grounds of Big Bend National Park located in [...]
By David Hanenburg on 18 Jan 2012 | Tagged as: race news
On January 8th, over 120 played on the tame but wet trails at Brazos Bend State Park in southeast Texas, for the second annual Brazos Bend Keep on Truckin’ Trail Run. Run a half mary, full mary, or go ultra on the 50 km course. The main loop is a 13 mile figure-eight that leads [...]
By David Hanenburg on 17 Jan 2012 | Tagged as: TALON athletes, texas trail running
This year marked the 10th running of the Texas rock-littered trail scamper that has been given many a colorful name by those that have survived its terrain, but it is officially known as Bandera (2012 Results Summary). This year saw 11 runners reach some pretty impressive mileage milestones on this course. We are talking about [...]
By David Hanenburg on 16 Jan 2012 | Tagged as: race news
To kick-off the new year, 14 spunky trail running souls enjoyed a day on the Albuquerque, New Mexico trails for the Foothills 50 km FA trail run. Sections of trail were a bit moist but not sticky. Wet feet were a possibility along with sections of snow covered trail. Smiles were close to a guarantee. The [...]
By David Hanenburg on 11 Jan 2012 | Tagged as: TALON athletes
UltraRunning magazine put together a panel of 22 race organizations from across North America to submit ballots for the 2011 runner of the year, performance of the year, and age group performance of the year. TALON athlete and races were mentioned which was kind of cool. The TALON highlights…
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