Not skiing yet? Are you just slipping around running on icy roads or trails? Here’s a write up care of Salomon Running on their new Spike Cross studded running shoe:
If the Spike Cross doesn’t fit you or you’re not into shelling out the money for a pair of shoes check out this previous post for winter running options.
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Cruisin’ the web the other day I came across Trail Run Magazine that comes to us from Australasia. So where the heck is that? Well we’re talking about Australia, New Zealand, and the surrounding islands. It’s always fun to check out other country’s views on the sports we all love. They’ve got different terrain and conditions to tackle than we do, different philosophies on training and gear, cool new events, and obviously new and different places to visit!
It looks to be in its early stages as of now so there isn’t a lot of info on the web page itself but you can download the first two editions of the magazine for free. I downloaded to PDF edition #1 and #2 and briefly paged through them, the photos are excellent and a great looking layout. I’ll admit I didn’t have time to read anything yet unfortunately but am looking forward to it!
It appears they are hoping to expand it to a hard copy version as well. If you missed the links above click HERE to see what trail running is all about in New Zealand and Australia!
Most of us know that South African Ryan Sandes won the Leadville Trail 100 foot race this past summer. Here’s a cool video Salomon Running put up on the YouTube featuring Sandes and Leadville.
Here’s an older YouTube post from Salomon Running following Kilian Jornet around. If you haven’t seen this one Kilian gives some trail running tips to get you up and down faster. I found it funny how he cuts switchbacks, as we all know is a big no no in the US. Why? Well will the heavy use on most trails this can lead to severe erosion and degradation of the trails, oh, and rangers can give you ticket for it!
Anyway check it out:
You have no chance against us.
Bumped into this interesting article posted on Nordic Ski Racer.com. It is from the European Society of Cardiology and is kind of a surprising find. Click on the text below to link to www.nordicskiracer.com and the full article:
Elite cross-country skiing linked to increased risk of subsequent arrhythmias
Things are heating up in the Lets Run forums pertaining to the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc and the performance of the American athletes. Check out the thread HERE, we’ll see if it goes anywhere, it seems to be fizzling out.
If you have no interest in the UTMB results check out the message boards anyway for all things running, tons and tons of great info can be found on there as well as the best resource for up to the minute results in the world of road running and track and field.
Looking for some resources to follow along with the progress of this years The North Face Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc? Here are few options that I’ve found.
First of all the man with the plan over at iRunfar usually has very good coverage of all things ultra as well as athlete interviews etc. So be sure to check them out not only on their website but also on Twitter and Facebook. Twitter in general seems to be the best option if you want to follow your favorite athlete.
It also appears that UTMB will be having a live feed as well, check it out HERE. In addition UTMB looks to have another live feed app you can sign up for on Facebook and Twitter.
Know of a better option? Any of these no good? Let us know. Thanks.
Coming up Labor Day weekend is the Kirkwood Adventure Trail Runs, 10km, 5km, and kid’s race, at Kirkwood Resert of course!
image from: http://www.tahoemtnmilers.org
Presented by the Tahoe Mountain Milers and Sagebrush Stompers Running Club the races begin on September 3rd at 9:00am. Race day registration is between 8:15 and 8:45 before the race start or check it out online at Race 360.
The race course is on single track and dirt roads with only a short section of pavement at the beginning. Sounds pretty sweet! More info including course maps HERE!
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