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 […]
Trail Running Questions About Walking, Clothes and Eating
It’s always good to get answers to trail running questions, because everyone has them. The first trail runner was Pheidippides, a Greek messenger sent with a critical task. From the […]
Bob Graham Round Falls to Schneekloth in Sub-24 Effort
Martin Schneekloth of Huntsville completed the 66-mile Bob Graham Round ultra challenge in less than 24 hours, a feat he calls “one of my most cherished experiences.” Schneekloth finished in […]
Fritz: Western States 100 ‘More Difficult Than I Ever Imagined’
Of all the things Eric Fritz thought might happen after completing the Western States 100 endurance run in California, being a plumber wasn’t on the list. Yet, just a day […]
