Frozen Falls Results: Jordan Smashes 50-Mile Time
Zack Jordan led the podium finishers Saturday at the Frozen Falls trail races in Tennessee with a 12-minute win in the 50-mile event. Runners hit the trails at Fall Creek […]
Holland Wins First Mountain Mist 50K Title
Nathan Holland had about a two-minute lead on his closest Mountain Mist 50K pursuers after climbing the infamous Waterline trail. He wasn’t sure if that would hold up before they […]
Mountain Mist 50K Video: Runners Speed To the Trails
On a perfect morning at Monte Sano State Park, 434 runners took off at the starting gun in the 29th Mountain Mist 50K ultramarathon. The field found clear skies and […]
Mountain Mist 50K Notes: Toughest Ultra Attracts Nationwide Interest
The 29th Mountain Mist 50K is designed to challenge runners with some of the most rugged trails on Monte Sano. It’s also attractive to runners from outside the easy drive […]
Mountain Mist 50K: Is This the Toughest Ultra?
Is the Mountain Mist 50K the toughest ultra in north Alabama or, perhaps, the state? Last week I asked the Run256 group on Facebook this question: I’ve heard this batted […]
Recover From the Holidays 50K: Ariosa Zooms to the Win
Maude Ariosa of Colorado zipped to the win in the 28th Recover From the Holidays 50K at John Hunt Park on Dec. 31. Under leaden skies and warm temps, Ariosa […]
Lost the Motivation for Working Out? That’s Normal.
If you have lost the motivation for working out, don’t fret. It’s normal. I’d wager that every athlete from kids in youth sports to the best cyclist, ultra-runner, swimmer, footballer, […]
Schreiner Battles Montane Dragon’s Back Race in Wales
Pete Schreiner of Huntsville, known to many local trail runners as “that wild-haired photographer!,” is halfway through one of the most scenic and challenging endurance events in Wales, the Montane […]
Blue Heron Hundreds Results: Cioppi Wins 100-Mile Title
Dianna Cioppi won the inaugural Blue Heron Hundreds 100-mile title Sept. 3 by 11 minutes at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge in Mooresville. The event was the first official 100-mile endurance […]
Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar: Improved Battery Life, Charging Ability
Garmin’s new Forerunner 955 Solar is its first dedicated running smartwatch with solar charging, thanks to its Power Glass solar charging lens. The Forerunner 955 Solar gives athletes up to 20 days […]
