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On May 28th 2022, AR Georgia put on the 3rd annual Fort Yargo 50k. Featuring two 15.6 mile laps around the Fort Yargo State Park and lake. The course is considered flat and runnable. With only 1,600 feet of gain through the entire race. That said, it’s the perfect race for your first 50k. And…
Staying hydrated on the trails is one of the most important parts of a successful run. And if you have read my comparison on hydration packs vs soft flasks. Then you will know I’m a big fan of the soft flask for more than a few reasons. So today we’ll be looking at the most…
Imagine being able to run while listening to music and being able to hear everything around you. One of the biggest concerns about listening to music on the roads and trails is that it can be unsafe. Allowing anything from cars, animals to people to sneak up on you. That’s why you need to know…
In a unique running challenge for the USA and especially for the east coast. The North East Ultra 8 Sky Runner Challenge pits runners against a collection of the 8 most iconic trails in the northeastern United States. With time limits for each trail, both summer and winter. Are you ready for the toughest trail…
Between the sweat from your body and dirt from the trail. It’s only a matter of time before you’re going to need to wash your running vest. And with my whole running club running in the same Salomon running vests. I thought it would be a good idea to put together a guide on how…
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountain and split in the center the North Carolina, South Carolina border. As well as sitting on the Eastern Western Divide. With a summit of 3,554ft, Sassafras Mountain is the tallest point in the state of South Carolina. Featuring a 360 degree viewing tower with unobstructed views. This is a…
It’s probably the most common questions I receive from beginner runners is “how do I get faster?” And while this is an incredibly complex question without a simple answer. I wanted to put together some info on running speed workouts for beginners. Providing an overview of the most common methods used by distance runners (5k+)…
One of the most iconic accessories on the trails. Trucker hats seem to be more popular than ever in the trail running and ultra running scene. With runners repping hats with their favorite brands, races, breweries and more. But why do trail runners wear trucker hats? Is it just a fashion statement, or are there…
In some big news for trail and ultra running, the legendary website Fastest Known Time has officially been sold to the media group Outsider Interactive Inc. That’s right, the independent website that has become the golden standard for record keeping has gone big business. As you can imagine there are plenty of mixed emotions about…
There is no doubt you have seen them on runners and other athletes. Compression arm sleeves, often in bright colors, running from just below their shoulder to their wrist. But why do runners wear arm sleeves? It might surprise you to know that there are more than a few reasons. And below we’ll break down…