Jones and Frost Dominate Transvulcania
American Dakota Jones, 21, won a thrilling duel in course-record time at the Transvulcania 50 Mile on La Palma, Canary Islands Saturday. ...
The Wisdom of Hippie Dan
Due to last-minute design changes, some of the text in the print version (June 2012, Issue 80) of this excerpt was repeated and deleted. We are very sorry, and offer this complete and correct online version.
A Monster Miwok 100K
Last Saturday near San Francisco, the 17th running of the Miwok 100K surprised veterans of the race with a radically revamped course that many called “brutal,” “epic” and “knock-your-socks-off tough.” How tough? Consider that four-time winner Dave Mackey of Boulder, Colorado, set a course record there in 2008 of 7:53, and his previous slowest time on the course was 8:28. This year, he won the race in 9:14.
The Grand to Grand Ultra
Seven days of running and hiking across vast desert terrain, covering some 250 kilometers while carrying calorie-dense food and essential gear on your back, isn’t for everyone. But a growing number of extreme trail runners and fastpackers view a multi-day, self-supported race as the next frontier in adventure and challenge.
April 2012 • Issue 79
COBBLESTONES, COLS AND COWBELLS
Italy’s 200-mile Tor des Geants is the world’s most difficult foot race. It will romance you with its views and quaintness before it takes out your knees. Could this be the best DNF you ever have?
READER PHOTO CONTEST
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