Hooray for a Half Marthon!
Half Marathons are the fastest growing race distance around. 13.1 mile races are popping up on race calendars like petunias in the Spring. So when we created a race series that progresses perfectly to train for the 13.1 distance, we had to add it. As of this week, we are so happy to announce that we are adding a half marathon distance as the fourth event in our race series.
Perfect Running Form
by Rhielle Widders
When talking about running barefoot last week, I only mentioned stride mechanics but that is not the hot topic surrounding barefoot running. Instead, barefoot runners everywhere are preaching a change in running form. They claim that the change prevents them from experiencing overuse injuries and provides them with faster times. If those promises were guaranteed after untying my laces and kicking my shoes off, I would be the first on that train. Unfortunately, it isn’t that simple. The good news is that you can make all those changes to form without buying new shoes or taking them off.
Stride Mechanics
by: Rhielle Widders
If you are a runner, and even if you aren’t, you are probably aware of the discussion surrounding barefoot running. It will make you stronger, you will get fewer injuries, your stride will change, you will run more efficiently, the list goes on. I’m not opposed to running barefoot, I did it at the end of practice every day in high school and college (weather permitting, of course). What I am opposed to, however, is people thinking that barefoot running will solve all of their running problems. That is why this week’s running topic is Stride Mechanics. Let’s chat about what makes a faster, more efficient runner, who ends up with fewer injuries regardless of what he/she wears on his/her feet.
Stride Length x Cadence = Pace
This formula may seem rudimentary but it really is that basic. You can only vary two things in order to change your pace: how quickly you can rotate your legs and how much ground you cover while you are rotating them. Still don’t believe me? Go through the two variables independently.
A: Think about running up and down the stairs at your local high school bleachers. The stride length is staying the same but the cadence is changing; going up, cadence decreases due to the fight with gravity but coming down, the cadence increases in proportion to the pace. read more…
Get Lost!
We posted about trail running over here today. It is a little post with some great photos featuring a beginner trail in Park City, UT. Just in case you need a little preview:
In my opinion, trail running is the purest form of running. The surroundings keep you so entertained that you don’t need any music. The rocks, tree roots, and other obstacles keep you on your toes.
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Pulling Away from the Pack
How I Quit Smoking and Returned to Running
by Doug Mackay
15k Results
Once again, we have had an incredible race! Check out the final results.
15k Final Announcements
We are so excited for the 15k tomorrow. We have some world class trail runners signed up to run this race which makes for an exciting finish line! Read on to find out a little more about tomorrow’s race.
Voice Your Opinion!
We are thinking of adding a 1/2 marathon to our race series next year. Are you interested? Tell us about it! read more…
10k Results
Our 10k was amazing yesterday! Congratulations to all the finishers and thank you for coming out to the race. Here are some of the things that people had to say!
“Thanks for putting on a great race today.”
“It was my first 10k today (ever) and it was truly a challenge. So thanks for putting on a great race.”
But we know what you really came here for…results! So here they are. The overall is in one column and the age division is in another column. See you all in August!
Photos to come soon!
10k Map and Information
We are so excited for the 10k tomorrow. We are experiencing record registration which means that more people are interested in trail running and we couldn’t be more pleased about it. Read on to find out a little more about tomorrow’s race.
Schedule:
7:00-7:45: Packet Pickup
7:50: Pre-race announcements
8:00: Gun Fires (that means you start running!)
8:45: Post-event Massage from these guys
9:30: Award Ceremony
9:45: Raffling of the Prizes
10:15: Race Area Closes read more…
Photo Frenzy
We thought you might enjoy this little slideshow of photos from the 5k on June 25th. We also thought it might help in getting you super stoked for the 10k coming up this Saturday. Enjoy!