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What I Talk About When I Talk About Running – A Memoir

by Bill April 5, 2010 Book Reviews

It is becoming more and more common to read about celebrities who are runners. In many cases, they have taken to the road for a cause of some sort; are running along side other celebrities to promote something, be it a new film or a political cause; or are training for a role in an [...]

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To Bib or Not To Bib?

by vince March 14, 2010 My 2 Cents

“Pinned you again.” – Nala in The Lion King There’s no more space on my basement wall!  Although these numbered, multi-coloured chest coverings help decorate my otherwise drab and dark laundry room, what real purpose do race bibs serve, specifically in ultra running?  As I perused the photos in the latest edition of the Ultra Running magazine this thought struck [...]

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Running Through the Wall

by vince February 12, 2010 Book Reviews

Running Through the Wall – Personal Encounters With the Ultramarathon By: Neal Jamison “Whatever you think you can do or believe you can do, begin it. Action has magic, grace and power in it.“ — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe   Chock-full of Monumental Effort stories, Running Through The Wall – Personal Encounters With the Ultramarathon [...]

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The Canadian Death Race – 2009

by Bill February 9, 2010 Community Submitted News

[Editor's Note:  The following post was submitted by community member Ange ] Since now is the time to register for the 2010 Canadian Death Race in Alberta, I thought I would share my story from last years race… happy reading! The Canadian Death Race – 2009 – Angie’s report So the one question that is [...]

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Vince’s 2009 Year in Review & 2010 Wish List

by vince January 7, 2010 My 2 Cents

At this time of year we are inundated with countless “Best of” articles, TV programs and top-ten lists.  So what the heck?  Here is my 2009 Year in Review and 2010 Wish List! I am a goal-oriented person, so looking back on 2009 will allow me to better plan my upcoming racing schedule.  I’m the [...]

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Monica’s 3000+ Mile Odyssey

by vince January 1, 2010 Faces

Ultra runner extraordinaire, Monica Scholz is raising the bar.  In 2001 Monica set a World Record by completing twenty-three 100-mile races in one calendar year.  Oddly some critics and naysayers suggested that this accomplishment wasn’t that remarkable as they felt Monica wasn’t regarded as an elite runner.  Although Monica did not win any of the [...]

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My Western States 100 Mile Death March

by Bill December 4, 2009 Community Submitted News

Our first submitted story, and what a story!  Check out Gary Robbin’s 2009 Western States Race Report.  If failing kidneys are something you’re familiar with, you’ve got to read this: Hey Vince, great idea on here! Made me reflect upon WS this year. It was the closest I’ve ever coming to quitting on myself but [...]

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Iroquois 100 Trail Run

by vince November 28, 2009 Races

My big running goal for 2009 was to complete The Tahoe Rim Trail 100-miler in July.  Unfortunately, the heat and altitude of that race got to me, and I withdrew after 50 miles and over fourteen hours of suffering.  Ultra runners are known to have short memories, so only a few days after my DNF (did [...]

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A Step Beyond – A Definitive Guide to Ultrarunning

by vince November 26, 2009 Book Reviews

Guide to Ultrarunning Edited by: Don Allison “Ultrarunning:  An extravagant form of exercise, in which the athlete runs, or from time to time, walks beyond the distance of 26.2 miles. Races of ultra distance are distinguished by slowness of foot, extreme garrulity and gorging on so-called “food” they yell at their children for eating.“ — [...]

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