A lot of New York outdoor athletes train year round in super snowy and icy conditions. We’re out on the trails, up in the mountains,…
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(Image: Beast of Burden Race Start, © 2014 Ron Heerkens, Jr.) Before getting into this race report, it’s come to my attention that not everyone…
3 CommentsYup, it’s cold out. We know. Get over it. This is Upstate New York after all; our cities get more snowfall than any others in…
1 CommentBack in December I found myself in the enviable predicament of heading to Albany, NY for the day on business with a meeting that ended…
Leave a CommentIn a little over a week I’ll be running my first 50 mile race, the Beast of Burden 50 Mile Winter Ultra out of Lockport,…
Leave a CommentThe title of this post isn’t a metaphor. I literally fell through the ice pack of the Erie Canal while out snowshoeing last week. It…
1 CommentSome of us like our trails steep and technical, but when it comes to family outings with younger kids, sometimes that’s not the best cup…
Leave a CommentWell, the temps were down in the 30’s (F) this morning and… some folks saw a bit of snow. Winter is on the way! If…
Leave a CommentWhat’s cooler than trail running at night? Doing it on a beautiful evening along gorgeous singletrack with 100+ members of your trail community on a…
Leave a CommentThis time around I’m pleased to bring you an interview with Stefan Brandow of Lumen Brand. I’m not exactly sure how long I’ve known Stefan?…
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