tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75362439407587962542024-03-13T21:19:31.802-07:00ultrarunnerpodcastEric's portal for the ultrarunnerpodcast.com Daily News Update.Eric@URPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09225677861906443935noreply@blogger.comBlogger144125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536243940758796254.post-15769557978448731102011-12-29T19:20:00.000-08:002011-12-29T19:35:15.216-08:00New site!I'll no longer be using this site for the URP Daily News. Instead, head to the <a href="http://ultrarunnerpodcast.com/archives/290" target="_blank">dedicated page</a> on the new and improved URP site <a href="http://ultrarunnerpodcast.com/" target="_blank">here</a>. <br />
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Thanks for following...see you on the new site!Eric@URPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09225677861906443935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536243940758796254.post-90342095750590079772011-12-29T04:19:00.000-08:002011-12-29T04:19:00.224-08:00Thurs, Dec 29New running movie coming soon that I'm dying to see: <a href="http://vimeo.com/32739836" target="_blank">Iten-The Town of Red Dust.</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.aravaiparunning.com/acrosstheyears/race-information/race-information/" target="_blank">Across the Years</a> is on! Check updates <a href="http://www.aravaiparunning.com/avr/ultracast/" target="_blank">here</a>. And please remind me to register for it next year, OK?<br />
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The 62 yo who ran the 100k on freakin' Antarctica this month has a <a href="http://www.wyomingnews.com/articles/2011/12/27/sports/19sports_12-27-11.txt" target="_blank">very refreshing view on life.</a><br />
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Illinois sportswriter's <a href="http://www.news-gazette.com/blogs/starting-line/2011-12/get-ready-race-2012.html" target="_blank">list for 2012</a>. Looks a bit like mine. Long, short, big, small, road, trail.<br />
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I'd love to <a href="http://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=24699" target="_blank">run in New Zealand</a>. One of the first guys I met on the trails was <a href="http://trailrunz.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">"Kiwi Paul" Charteris</a>, who's now an RD there. Check out his race <a href="http://www.taraweraultra.co.nz/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://endurancesportswire.com/celebrities-lining-up-to-run-the-inaugural-hollywood-half-marathon/?utm_source=Press+Releases+from+Endurance+Sportswire&utm_campaign=75dd79bb4b-ESW+Reporter+12%2F28%2F11&utm_medium=email" target="_blank">Celebrities</a>? Where?Eric@URPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09225677861906443935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536243940758796254.post-23889227351002317572011-12-28T03:06:00.000-08:002011-12-28T03:06:00.105-08:00Wed, Dec 28I guess I've never paid that much attention <a href="http://www.livemint.com/2011/12/26212321/Every-breath-you-take.html?h=C" target="_blank">to my breathing.</a><br />
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Nick Clarke describes <a href="http://irunmountains.blogspot.com/2011/12/bob-graham-winter-round.html" target="_blank">Fell Running</a> in a race report.<br />
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<a href="http://www.atrailrunnersblog.com/2011/12/delicate-fate-of-pacific-coast-trail.html#comment-form" target="_blank">Scott Dunlap disects</a> the <a href="http://www.pctrailruns.com/" target="_blank">PCTR</a> fiasco and his comment board blows up. I'll be looking forward to reliable, consistent, and fun events, whomever organizes them.<br />
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<a href="http://sharmanian.blogspot.com/2011/12/looking-forward-to-2012.html" target="_blank">Ian Sharman lays out his plans</a> for 2012 and offers some predictions. <i>I</i> predict we'll talk to him before RR100.<br />
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If you're into tracking and sharing your ultra results, <a href="http://www.ultrafanatics.com/index.asp" target="_blank">this might be a site</a> you'll enjoy.<br />
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How do you <a href="http://runnersfeed.com/picking-your-ideal-training-partners/" target="_blank">pick a running partner</a>? I generally look for friends who like to drink good beer afterwards and leave the math out of the (ironic) equation.Eric@URPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09225677861906443935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536243940758796254.post-69893060945846013932011-12-27T04:27:00.000-08:002011-12-27T05:30:43.804-08:00Tues, Dec 27Video: The Huff 50k had <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60jOGxBoD-A&sns=em" target="_blank">a bit of a water crossing</a> this year. Wow!<br />
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<a href="http://www.solarweasel.com/" target="_blank">This guy</a> usually writes about running, but I tried <a href="http://www.solarweasel.com/?p=2192" target="_blank">his recipe</a> for triple ginger cookies, and it was <i>awesome</i>.<br />
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Looks like <a href="http://www.bendbulletin.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111226/NEWS0107/112260317/1002/NEWS01&nav_category=NEWS01" target="_blank">Oregonians are set to dominate</a> trail running's crazy cousin, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRZOa_E9Qs8" target="_blank">cyclocross</a>.<br />
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I want to have a beer with <a href="http://thatdakotajones.blogspot.com/2011/12/nick-clark-is-so-damn-fresh.html" target="_blank">Dakota Jones</a>. He's old enough, right?<br />
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<a href="http://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=24813" target="_blank">Meet Kasie Enman</a>, the World Mountain Running Champ.<br />
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Tackling <a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/high-school/track-and-xc/post/_/id/712/tackling-an-appetite-for-two-sports-at-once" target="_blank">two sports at once</a>.<br />
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Video: I'd stress out <i>running</i> this, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaNBuqSuNqk&feature=plcp&context=C33c3fbbUDOEgsToPDskJppMrxZfRCxaAj38cA2hqr" target="_blank">let alone riding it</a>.<br />
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Life is different with 2 kids. I can already feel my schedule changing.<br />
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<a href="http://www.irunfar.com/2011/12/new-balance-minimus-amp-mt1010-preview.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+irunfar%2FwAAy+%28iRunFar%29" target="_blank">Bryon</a> checks out a demo of the new New Balance MT1010 that <a href="http://www.ultrarunnerpodcast.com/ultrarunnerpodcast.com/Podcast/Entries/2011/11/30_Anton_Kupricka_Interview.html" target="_blank">Anton talked about.</a><br />
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Sarah Lavendar Smith's <a href="http://www.therunnerstrip.com/2011/12/favorites-from-the-first-year/" target="_blank">favorite posts from 2011</a>.<br />
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I ordered <a href="https://www.createspace.com/3696127" target="_blank">two copies of this</a>. Thanks to <a href="http://www.atrailrunnersblog.com/" target="_blank">Scott</a> for pointing it out. Hear Scott <a href="http://www.ultrarunnerpodcast.com/ultrarunnerpodcast.com/Podcast/Entries/2011/8/4_Scott_Dunlap_Interview.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Devon Crosby Helms: <a href="http://devoncrosbyhelms.com/2011/12/strong-is-new-skinny.html" target="_blank">Is Strong the New Skinny</a>?<br />
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How <a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/high-school/track-and-xc" target="_blank">Japanese high schoolers race</a>. Wow! Hat tip to <a href="http://www.donsdiary.net/modules/news/" target="_blank">Don's Diary.</a>Eric@URPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09225677861906443935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536243940758796254.post-52168841431271991372011-12-23T01:37:00.000-08:002011-12-23T04:47:41.778-08:00Fri Dec 23<a href="http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/12/why-new-york-times-gps-running-article.html" target="_blank">Blogger refutes</a> this weeks NYT article on the fallibility of GPS watches.<br />
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<a href="http://www.insidetrail.com/" target="_blank">Inside Trail Racing</a> is live. Check out their calendar for California and start planning dates!<br />
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<a href="http://www.runnersweb.com/running/rw_news_frameset.html?http://www.runnersweb.com/running/news_2011/rw_news_20111221_RWire_10_Best.html" target="_blank">10 best moments</a> in distance running for 2011. We'll be releasing our list soon, too.<br />
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Video: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqYgAX6D43Q&feature=player_embedded#!" target="_blank">Downhill MTB</a>. Wouldn't it be awesome to see downhill trail racing filmed like this?!? "Oh gawd, Danny, stay on your bike!"<br />
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Now <a href="http://www.idahostatesman.com/2011/12/22/1925318/can-you-handle-a-desert-race.html" target="_blank">this</a> looks like a <i>good</i> time. And check out the price!<br />
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Do you have a <a href="http://runjunkie.blogspot.com/2011/12/something-completely-different.html" target="_blank">way point that guides your thinking and actions</a>?<br />
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...and most importantly, have a very Merry Christmas. Now's a great time for winter brews, drive safe, run safe, and make sure you're healthy and ready for an awesome 2012. Cheers!Eric@URPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09225677861906443935noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536243940758796254.post-53309468425292766612011-12-22T03:49:00.000-08:002011-12-22T03:49:00.374-08:00Thurs, Dec 22<a href="http://www.ultrarunnerpodcast.com/ultrarunnerpodcast.com/Podcast/Entries/2011/11/30_Anton_Kupricka_Interview.html" target="_blank">Anton Krupicka</a> talks about <a href="http://wpblogs.runningtimes.com/blogs/antonkrupicka/" target="_blank">European trails compared to ours in the States.</a><br />
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Wow. Kenya had <a href="http://www.runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=24836" target="_blank">37 different men break 2:08</a> in the marathon this year. Can't one of them jump into a 50M and realllllly make things interesting?<br />
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Want to go to <a href="http://www.all-starrunning.com/" target="_blank">running camp</a> with <a href="http://www.ultrarunnerpodcast.com/ultrarunnerpodcast.com/Podcast/Entries/2011/5/21_Geoff_Roes_Interview.html" target="_blank">Geoff Roes</a>, <a href="http://sharmanian.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ian Sharman</a>, and <a href="http://devoncrosbyhelms.com/" target="_blank">Devon Crosby Helms</a>? I do!<br />
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<a href="http://www.outdoorresearchverticulture.com/2010/03/the-everest-quest-ascension-on-speed/" target="_blank">This guy</a> is going to attempt a record Everest ascent in March with no oxygen and no sherpas. <a href="http://karlmeltzer.com/" target="_blank">Karl</a> would approve.<br />
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I'm sorry, did <a href="http://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-gear/gear-guy/What-are-the-best-budget-gifts-of-the-year.html" target="_blank">this article</a> just recommend an REI product as a "budget gift?" I must have a different budget.<br />
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I bet <a href="http://sportsdoc.runnersworld.com/2011/12/what-can-i-do-during-a-race-emergency.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AskTheRunningDoc+%28Ask+the+Sports+Doc%29" target="_blank">this question would be answered differently</a> if asked of ultrarunners.Eric@URPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09225677861906443935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536243940758796254.post-56798958529979117912011-12-21T04:04:00.000-08:002011-12-21T05:59:59.618-08:00Wed, Dec 21Video: Have you seen the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xp1jSxGOoJc" target="_blank">jogstrap</a>?<br />
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Rae Clark (100M AR holder 12:12:19) becomes first person inducted into the <a href="http://www.americanultra.org/HallofFame2011.htm" target="_blank">Ultra Hall of Fame.</a><br />
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<a href="http://evanak-onemoremile.blogspot.com/2011/04/10-things-about-me-when-i-race_25.html" target="_blank">Ten things</a> about Evan Hone when he races.<br />
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Something us trail folk generally <a href="http://www.flotrack.org/blog/40340-Reasons-Why-Non-Runners-Holler-Yell-at-Runners" target="_blank">don't have to deal with</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://thegaitguys.tumblr.com/post/14403712543/arm-swing-part-3-running-downhill-on-uneven" target="_blank">These guys take a serious look</a> at what to do with your arms when running downhill.<br />
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This older runner from Iowa often races <a href="http://runnersfeed.com/festival-scheduled-for-loincloth-runner-recovering-after-assault/" target="_blank">barefoot and in a loincloth</a>. He was also beat unconscious in a bar fight last month and his running community is trying to help out.<br />
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<a href="http://karlmeltzer.com/2011/12/my-year-in-review/" target="_blank">Karl Meltzer</a>'s Year in Review.Eric@URPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09225677861906443935noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536243940758796254.post-77098388112078393352011-12-20T04:04:00.000-08:002011-12-20T07:57:20.200-08:00Tues Dec 2062 yo finished 4th overall in Antarctica 100k. <a href="http://www.outsideonline.com/news-from-the-field/Man-62-Finishes-Ultra-on-Antarctica.html" target="_blank">Wow</a>.<br />
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The bain of the RD's existence: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/20/health/nutrition/gps-watches-may-not-track-runs-accurately.html?_r=1&ref=running" target="_blank">Unreliable GPS watches.</a><br />
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Go<a href="http://ultrastu.blogspot.com/2011/12/thoughts-on-pacing-strategy-for.html" target="_blank"> in depth</a> with running 26.2 negative splits.<br />
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Who are your nominees for the<a href="http://www.sportsscientists.com/2011/12/2011-review-science-of-sport-call-for.html" target="_blank"> Science of Sport</a> awards? We love that site.<br />
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Review of new <a href="http://www.anotherfnrunner.com/2011/12/inov-8-bare-x-lite-150-review-first-run.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AnotherRunner+%28Another+Runner%29" target="_blank">Inov-8 Bare x-Lite 150 road shoes</a>. Yes, we still want to try them. Inov-8...do you hear us?<br />
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<a href="http://www.ultrarunnerpodcast.com/ultrarunnerpodcast.com/Podcast/Entries/2011/11/6_Andy_Jones_Wilkins_Interview.html" target="_blank">AJW</a> calls out some issues in <a href="http://www.ws100film.com/" target="_blank">Unbreakable</a> and a <a href="http://ajwsblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/unbreakable-comments.html" target="_blank">sh!t storm errupts.</a><br />
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And there you have it. <a href="http://irunmountains.blogspot.com/2011/12/vertical-beer-mile-2011.html" target="_blank">Nick Clark's Vertical Beer Mile.</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Haryana/Get-ready-for-city-s-first-ultramarathon/Article1-783020.aspx" target="_blank">City in India</a> is hosting its first-ever ultra, replete with "rickshaws bedecked with balloons...full of family members."<br />
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Looks like <a href="http://akrunning.blogspot.com/2011/12/steamboat-in-september.html" target="_blank">Roes will compete</a> for the <a href="http://www.irunfar.com/2011/12/the-answer-to-the-100k-question-the-run-rabbit-run-100-mile.html" target="_blank">$100k</a>, but no, it's not for the money. Of course not.<br />
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Sounds like an ultra club series is forming in California. Interested?Eric@URPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09225677861906443935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536243940758796254.post-30657735624229526112011-12-16T03:01:00.000-08:002011-12-16T03:01:01.265-08:00Fri, Dec 16You heard our <a href="http://www.ultrarunnerpodcast.com/ultrarunnerpodcast.com/Podcast/Entries/2011/12/15_Catra_Corbett_Interview.html" target="_blank">new podcast</a> with <a href="http://trailgirl.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Catra Corbett</a>, right? She's running 47 hours for her 47th bday as we speak.<br />
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<a href="http://www.irunfar.com/2011/12/uroy-and-other-year-end-award-favorites.html" target="_blank">Here's</a> AJW's 2011 list we were talking about from iRunFar.<br />
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Anyone want to try the <a href="http://sacramentoeggnogmile.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Eggnog Mile</a>? Yuck.<br />
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Some <a href="http://www.alpine-works.com/2011/12/a-walk-in-the-woods/" target="_blank">beautiful trail porn</a> from a hiking/climbing/running/camping trip with Joe Grant and <a href="http://www.yassinediboun.com/" target="_blank">Yassine Diboun</a>.<br />
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One of my favorite new apps: <a href="http://untappd.com/" target="_blank">Untappd</a>. Something tells me that if we synched this up with ultras, the system would explode.<br />
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Rogue Valley Runners <a href="http://roguevalleyrunners.blogspot.com/2011/12/rvr-inagural-usatf-xc-club.html" target="_blank">fielded a XC team</a> at club finals. Awesome!Eric@URPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09225677861906443935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536243940758796254.post-66576058106773835792011-12-15T03:42:00.000-08:002011-12-15T04:10:40.552-08:00Thurs, Dec 15<a href="http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/14/how-coffee-can-galvanize-your-workout/?src=me&ref=general" target="_blank">Three cheers</a> for coffee!<br />
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You've got to check out AJW and Thornley's <a href="http://www.ultrarunnerpodcast.com/ultrarunnerpodcast.com/Podcast/Entries/2011/12/14_Year_in_Review_and_Look_Ahead_with_Andy_Jones_Wilkins_and_Craig_Thornley.html" target="_blank">Year in Review and Year to Come</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=24773" target="_blank">Nick Pedatella</a> is going to have quite a year<br />
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Mr. Roes posts some <a href="http://akrunning.blogspot.com/2011/12/one-of-those-perfect-days.html" target="_blank">seriously cold trail porn</a>. Is there even trail there or is that just a damn glacier?<br />
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<a href="http://www.ultrarunnerpodcast.com/ultrarunnerpodcast.com/Podcast/Entries/2011/8/4_Scott_Dunlap_Interview.html" target="_blank">Scott Dunlap</a> <a href="http://www.atrailrunnersblog.com/2011/12/thank-you-way-too-cool-for-wanting-me.html" target="_blank">got in</a> to <a href="http://www.wtc50k.com/" target="_blank">Way Too Cool</a>. <a href="http://ultrasignup.com/lottery/lottery_entrants.aspx?did=12966" target="_blank">Did you</a>?<br />
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Jenn Shelton's <a href="http://w.espn.go.com/espnw/olympics/7301872/" target="_blank">quest for legitimacy</a>. I'd say she's pretty legit.<br />
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URP friend <a href="http://theloomisnews.com/detail/195537.html?content_source&category_id=3&search_filter&user_id&event_mode&event_ts_from&event_ts_to&list_type&order_by&order_sort&content_class=1&sub_type&town_id" target="_blank">Eric Johnson</a> is taking the Tough Mudder Championships very, very seriously.Eric@URPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09225677861906443935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536243940758796254.post-57273261604460680012011-12-14T03:32:00.000-08:002011-12-14T03:32:00.655-08:00Wed, Dec 14OK, I know this isn't running related, but check out <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waIuhfoTMv8&feature=share" target="_blank">this video</a> of the best pole dancer in the world. <i>Yes, it's safe for work.</i> Can pole dancing and ultrarunning be Olympic Events in the future?<br />
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<a href="http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/109907" target="_blank">11 ways to cheat</a> in a marathon.<br />
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Kids are <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/11/sports/youngsters-lead-the-way-in-running-families.html?_r=1&ref=running" target="_blank">leading the pack</a> while their parents sit at home.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ultrarunnerpodcast.com/ultrarunnerpodcast.com/Podcast/Entries/2011/11/6_Andy_Jones_Wilkins_Interview.html" target="_blank">AJW</a> <a href="http://ajwsblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/shoes.html" target="_blank">converts</a> and gets healthy.<br />
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Triathletes can now take out <a href="http://blogs.wickedlocal.com/massmarkets/2011/12/12/triathletes-finally-can-take-out-insurance-to-cover-their-entrance-fees-if-they-get-injured-by-race-day/#axzz1gSQGcy38" target="_blank">insurance to cover injury-caused DNS</a>. Next for ultras?<br />
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You want <a href="http://paleo-runner.blogspot.com/2011/12/kilians-ultrarunning-music.html" target="_blank">Killian's playlist</a>? You have to watch this first.Eric@URPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09225677861906443935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536243940758796254.post-28176625052791206262011-12-13T03:28:00.000-08:002011-12-13T03:28:00.084-08:00Tues, Dec 13Some results from the <a href="http://focustaiwan.tw/ShowNews/WebNews_Detail.aspx?Type=aALL&ID=201112110010" target="_blank">Soochow Int'l Ultramarathon</a>.<br />
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Are we <a href="http://www.ultrarunnerpodcast.com/ultrarunnerpodcast.com/Podcast/Entries/2011/9/21_Max_King_Interview.html" target="_blank">Max King</a> fanboys? <a href="http://www.usatf.org/News/Athlete-Spotlight---Max-King.aspx" target="_blank">Yeah</a>.<br />
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Did you guess who sent me beer? Check our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ultra-Runner-Podcast/201830836525937" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> for a quickie contest to win an <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwrputzLhRU&feature=player_embedded" target="_blank">Ultimate Direction Hydration Pack.</a><br />
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Video: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Q3yeSEeCh8&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">Salomon's footage</a> from the TNF50. <br />
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<a href="http://runningwithal.blogspot.com/2011/12/heres-mud-in-your-eye.html" target="_blank">Al DiMicco</a> breaks down "mud runs."<br />
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<a href="http://pantilat.wordpress.com/2011/12/08/point-reyes-scenes/" target="_blank">Leor Pantilat's</a> North Coast trail porn.<br />
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No baby yet, folks. Due on Xmas, but this little fella is anxious!Eric@URPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09225677861906443935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536243940758796254.post-47580362053195928872011-12-12T04:20:00.000-08:002011-12-12T04:20:40.906-08:00mon dec 12Baby #2 coming sooner than later. Sorry no URP Daily News updates today.Eric@URPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09225677861906443935noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536243940758796254.post-89670569024445986592011-12-09T03:40:00.000-08:002011-12-09T03:40:00.054-08:00Fri, Dec 9<a href="http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=10772074" target="_blank">Advice</a> for new runners.<br />
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I always thought running through the mountains was a good way to relieve stress, but I like the <a href="http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=10772047" target="_blank">Aussies way better.</a><br />
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If you're at the WS lottery tomorrow, stop by and say hi. We'll be casting LIVE!<br />
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Warning: <a href="http://rwdaily.runnersworld.com/2011/12/report-marathons-may-damage-wallets.html" target="_blank">Marathons may damage wallets</a>. What's that mean for us?<br />
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Wow, it looks like Steamboat Springs may be <a href="http://www.irunfar.com/2011/12/the-answer-to-the-100k-question-the-run-rabbit-run-100-mile.html" target="_blank">the place to be next September</a>!<br />
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<a href="http://constantforwardmotion.blogspot.com/2011/12/is-marathon-running-bad-for-your-heart.html" target="_blank">URP listener Sam</a> debunks latest "marathons are dangerous for your health" madness. Well done!<br />
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100 miles. 24 hours. Minus 25 degrees. <a href="http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/1207/breaking50.html" target="_blank">Brrrrrrrrrr</a>.<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pickledfeetultrarunning?fb_comment_id=fbc_10150288329851676_20329359_10150388515061676" target="_blank">These</a> sound like fun runs. <a href="http://ridgetorivers.cityofboise.org/Trails/index.aspx" target="_blank">Boise</a> is a <i>great</i> running city, and I love their name.Eric@URPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09225677861906443935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536243940758796254.post-75320903346290899812011-12-08T04:52:00.000-08:002011-12-08T04:52:00.052-08:00Thurs, Dec 8You saw our new <a href="http://www.ultrarunnerpodcast.com/ultrarunnerpodcast.com/Blog_5/Entries/2011/12/7_SALT_HAIKU_CONTEST.html" target="_blank">SaltStick contest</a>? It's about dang time someone invented a good way to carry salt! Check it out <a href="http://www.saltstick.com/" target="_blank">here</a>. Oh, and bring your best haiku game!<br />
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Everyone knows about the movie <a href="http://www.ws100film.com/" target="_blank">Unbreakable</a>. Now hear from <a href="http://www.ultrarunnerpodcast.com/ultrarunnerpodcast.com/Blog_5/Entries/2011/12/7_SALT_HAIKU_CONTEST.html" target="_blank">JB Benna</a> what it was like to make it in our brand new podcast.<br />
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OK, what the heck happened at the <a href="http://www.ktnv.com/news/local/135152848.html" target="_blank">Las Vegas Marathon</a>? Geez!<br />
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What are your plans for February? How about a trail run in the Cayman Islands? Check out the <a href="http://www.compasscayman.com/caycompass/2011/12/07/Track-trek-is-on-the-horizon/" target="_blank">Cayman Islands 50k</a>. More info <a href="http://www.offthebeatentrack.ky/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.runnersworld.com/cda/microsite/article/0,8029,s6-238-511--13464-0,00.html" target="_blank">Glen Redpath</a> and <a href="http://wiki.runnersworld.com/index.php/Diana_Finkel" target="_blank">Diane Finkle</a> complete <a href="http://www.thefranklinnewspost.com/article.cfm?ID=20787" target="_blank">24 hour event</a>. Hey RD's, put on more timed events! Please?Eric@URPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09225677861906443935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536243940758796254.post-49855948788842994372011-12-07T04:02:00.000-08:002011-12-07T04:34:58.258-08:00Wed, Dec 7<a href="http://abcnews.go.com/US/alaskan-eats-frozen-beer-survive-days-snow-drift/story?id=15090905#.Tt7Xhhy0HZw" target="_blank">Alaskan guy</a> ate frozen beer for three days to stay alive. Yeah, uh, me too!<br />
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<a href="http://www.runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=24629&PageNum=1" target="_blank">Hill training</a>, demystified.<br />
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<a href="http://sharmanian.blogspot.com/2011/12/tnf-endurance-challenge-championship.html" target="_blank">Ian Sharman</a>'s and <a href="http://joeuhan.blogspot.com/2011/12/north-face-endurance-challenge-san.html" target="_blank">Joe Uhan</a>'s TNF50 Race Reports.<br />
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Saucony takes their traditional shoes to a <a href="http://gear.runnersworld.com/2011/11/saucony-changes-afoot.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+shoesandgear+%28Runner%27s+World%3A+Shoes+%26+Gear+%29" target="_blank">minimal drop formation</a>. Interesting.<br />
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<a href="http://nolimitsever.blogspot.com/2011/12/achilles-tendonitis-cross-training-and.html" target="_blank">Wyatt Hornsby</a> deals with achilles tendonitis.<br />
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Matt Carpenter's <i><a href="http://www.skyrunner.com/story/magic.htm" target="_blank">Gnarly Trails and Magic Rocks</a>.</i><br />
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What's <a href="http://devoncrosbyhelms.com/2011/12/perspective-and-progress.html" target="_blank">Devon Crosby Helms</a> been up to?<br />
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Here we go again...<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-16048121" target="_blank">Marathon training</a> is *flips coin* BAD for you! Thanks Nathan.Eric@URPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09225677861906443935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536243940758796254.post-4841780967579767422011-12-06T03:22:00.000-08:002011-12-06T04:38:52.383-08:00Tues, Dec 6Al DiMicco wins <a href="http://www.ultrarunnerpodcast.com/ultrarunnerpodcast.com/Blog_4/Entries/2011/11/20_NAME_YOUR_TUNE,_CONTEST.html" target="_blank">URP's Name Your Tune</a> contest with <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6_BWNzThJY" target="_blank">"Sinnerman" by Nina Simone</a>. Great song, Al! See all the other GREAT entries in "Trail Tunes."<br />
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<a href="http://www.ultrarunnerpodcast.com/ultrarunnerpodcast.com/Podcast/Entries/2011/9/21_Max_King_Interview.html" target="_blank">Max King</a> wins the <a href="http://www.xterraplanet.com/xduro/championship.html" target="_blank">XTerra Trail Championships</a> in Hawaii with a <a href="http://www.jtltiming.com/results/x-oahu-21k.html" target="_blank">healthy margin</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://jsteeles50in52.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">This guy</a> is going to run an ultra every weekend next year.<br />
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<a href="http://akrunning.blogspot.com/2011/12/pretty-tough-end-to-pretty-tough-season.html" target="_blank">Geoff Roes</a>' TNF50 Race Report.<br />
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<a href="http://mostlypaved.blogspot.com/2011/12/tnf50-end-of-season.html" target="_blank">Rickey Gates</a>' TNF50 Race Report with a special request to the ultra elites. I hope they take him up on it!<br />
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Is <a href="http://www.ultrarunnerpodcast.com/ultrarunnerpodcast.com/Podcast/Entries/2011/11/17_Tim_Waggoner_Interview.html" target="_blank">Lucho</a> crazy <a href="http://joghard.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">or what</a>?<br />
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Video: <a href="http://www.break.com/index/this-is-what-detirmination-looks-like-2086438" target="_blank">This is what</a> determination looks like.Eric@URPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09225677861906443935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536243940758796254.post-73666564880436756592011-12-05T04:48:00.000-08:002011-12-05T04:52:18.062-08:00Mon, Dec 5So there was a little race over the weekend in Marin. Bryon has the results <a href="http://www.irunfar.com/2011/12/2011-the-north-face-endurance-challenge-50-mile-results.html" target="_blank">here</a>. iRunFar's coverage was great, but how bad does TNF's site coverage <i>SUCK</i>?<br />
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Here's <a href="http://sharmanian.blogspot.com/2011/12/tnf-endurance-challenge-championship.html" target="_blank">Ian Sharman's race report.</a><br />
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Did you get into <a href="http://hardrock100.com/12HRHentrantswaitlist.pdf" target="_blank">Hardrock</a>? I see Roes, Hal, Karl, Dom Grossman, Timmy Parr all did.<br />
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Uh-oh. Battle brewing over <a href="http://www.herald-mail.com/news/hm-battle-brewing-over-jfk-50-race-use-of-appalachian-trail-20111203,0,3446332.story" target="_blank">JFK50</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness/running/The-Top-10-Running-Blogs.html" target="_blank">Top 10</a> running blogs?<br />
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When we interviewed Jenn Shelton last week, she said she wanted to run a 2:45 at Cal Int'l Marathon. Howabout a <a href="http://www.flashresults.com/2012_Meets/CIM/searchind/Results.htm" target="_blank">2:44:58</a>? Nice job Jenn!<br />
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...and there's <a href="http://www.ultrarunnerpodcast.com/ultrarunnerpodcast.com/Podcast/Entries/2011/6/22_Tim_Twietmeyer_Interview.html" target="_blank">Twietmeyer</a> leading a <a href="http://www.pbase.com/steve1h/image/140111977" target="_blank">pace group</a>.Eric@URPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09225677861906443935noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536243940758796254.post-54307773773546046902011-12-02T03:50:00.000-08:002011-12-02T03:52:36.091-08:00Fri Dec 2I'm off for a few days...headin down south to celebrate the 20th anniversary of my HS XC team winning national championships.<br />
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<a href="http://karlmeltzer.com/2011/11/gonna-be-a-burner/" target="_blank">Karl</a> has his money on "a <a href="http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/8084737/Foreigner.jpg" target="_blank">foreigner</a>" at <a href="http://www2.thenorthface.com/endurancechallenge/races/2011/ca/index.html" target="_blank">TNF50</a>.<br />
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Former URP'ers Don and Scott have launched their own site. Check them out and join the <a href="http://trailrunnernation.com/" target="_blank">TrailRunnerNation</a>.<br />
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Don't run in public <a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_19440928" target="_blank">wearing a gas mask and ballistic vest</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.latimes.com/health/boostershots/la-heb-older-runners-running-economy-20111130,0,1752217.story?track=rss" target="_blank">New study</a> on how age effects your running economy.<br />
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If you've got 10 minutes to read a truly extraordinary story about a high school janitor, <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/eticket/story?page=112411/TyroneCurry" target="_blank">check this out</a>. Hat tip to <a href="http://www.donsdiary.net/modules/news/" target="_blank">Don</a>.Eric@URPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09225677861906443935noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536243940758796254.post-80484645873586149732011-12-01T03:36:00.000-08:002011-12-01T05:30:26.711-08:00Thurs, Dec 1<a href="http://wpblogs.runningtimes.com/blogs/talktest/?p=1206" target="_blank">Ed Whitlock</a> falls and busts his ribs. Get well soon, Ed!<br />
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You've heard our new interview with <a href="http://www.ultrarunnerpodcast.com/ultrarunnerpodcast.com/Podcast/Entries/2011/11/30_Anton_Kupricka_Interview.html" target="_blank">Anton Krupicka</a>, right?<br />
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How <a href="http://www.ultrarunnerpodcast.com/ultrarunnerpodcast.com/Podcast/Entries/2011/11/6_Andy_Jones_Wilkins_Interview.html" target="_blank">Andy Jones Wilkins</a> finds <a href="http://ajwsblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/balance.html" target="_blank">balance</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.atrailrunnersblog.com/2011/11/gift-ideas-for-holidays-2011.html" target="_blank">Gift ideas</a> for the holidays from <a href="http://www.ultrarunnerpodcast.com/ultrarunnerpodcast.com/Podcast/Entries/2011/8/4_Scott_Dunlap_Interview.html" target="_blank">Scott Dunlap</a>.<br />
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How does exercise <a href="http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/30/how-exercise-benefits-the-brain/" target="_blank">benefit the brain?</a><br />
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"My minimalist shoes left me majorly injured. <a href="http://sportsdoc.runnersworld.com/2011/10/my-minimalist-shoes-left-me-majorly-injured-what-now.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AskTheRunningDoc+%28Ask+the+Sports+Doc%29" target="_blank">What now</a>?"<br />
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<a href="http://chikamuna.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/kate-gosselin.jpg" target="_blank">Kate Gosselin</a> Las Vegas Marathon <a href="http://www.runcolo.com/content/kate-gosselin-las-vegas-marathon-prediction-contest-955/" target="_blank">prediction contest</a>!Eric@URPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09225677861906443935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536243940758796254.post-11754038229884214912011-11-30T04:21:00.000-08:002011-11-30T04:21:30.469-08:00Wed, Nov 30Beer takes on a <a href="http://digital.olivesoftware.com/Olive/ODE/DallasMorningNews/LandingPage/LandingPage.aspx?href=RE1OLzIwMTEvMTEvMjk.&pageno=NDU.&entity=QXIwNDUwMg..&view=ZW50aXR5" target="_blank">whole new meaning</a> for runners.<br />
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Looks like <a href="http://trailrunz.blogspot.com/2011/11/speights-west-coaster-half-marathon.html" target="_blank">Paul earned himself a Speights</a>.<br />
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Geoff Roes <a href="http://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=4339432" target="_blank">goes off on the minimalist scene</a>. Then deletes it.<br />
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...and the <a href="http://www.sportsscientists.com/2011/11/barefoot-running-round-table-discussion.html" target="_blank">Science of Sports guys</a> hold a roundtable to discuss it.<br />
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Can <a href="http://www.ultrarunnerpodcast.com/ultrarunnerpodcast.com/Podcast/Entries/2011/9/21_Max_King_Interview.html" target="_blank">Max King</a> go 4 in a row at <a href="http://xterraplanet.com/xduro/championship.html" target="_blank">XTerra</a>?<br />
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Want to <i><b>really</b></i> geek out with a <a href="http://www.runworks.com/calculator.html" target="_blank">running calculator</a>?<br />
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Inside Trail gives us a solid <a href="http://www.insidetrail.com/2011/11/weekend-wrap-alaskans-swoop-cr/" target="_blank">Quad Dipsea wrapup</a>.Eric@URPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09225677861906443935noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536243940758796254.post-36071014649640607482011-11-29T03:44:00.000-08:002011-11-29T05:04:44.668-08:00Tues, Nov 29<a href="http://www.irunfar.com/2011/11/the-north-face-50-mile-championships-2011-mens-preview.html" target="_blank">Bryon at iRunFar</a> handicaps mens race and the <a href="http://www.irunfar.com/2011/11/the-north-face-50-mile-championships-2011-womens-preview.html" target="_blank">womens race</a> at The North Face 50 this weekend.<br />
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...and <a href="http://akrunning.blogspot.com/2011/11/north-face-50-race-preview.html" target="_blank">Geoff Roes weighs in </a>with his (hilarious) thoughts.<br />
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<a href="http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/80beats/2011/11/24/study-over-time-even-a-little-too-much-tylenol-can-kill/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+80beats+%2880beats%29" target="_blank">Tylenol</a> is verboten now, too?<br />
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<a href="http://pantilat.wordpress.com/2011/11/27/quad-dipsea-2011/" target="_blank">Leor's race report</a> from his Quad Dipsea record.<br />
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Here's a <a href="http://trailmonster.wordpress.com/races/javelina-jundred-race-report/" target="_blank">great race report</a> from <a href="http://www.aravaiparunning.com/avr/javelina-jundred/" target="_blank">Javelina Jundred</a> from a mid/back of the packer.<br />
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You've been dying to hear results from the Dubai endurance pentathlon, right? <a href="http://www.dubaichronicle.com/2011/11/28/dubai-first-emirati-endurance-pentathlon-attracts-over-5000-spectators/" target="_blank">Here ya go</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://sponsorthefool.blogspot.com/2011/11/in-defense-of-ann-trason-born-to-run.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SponsorTheFool+%28Sponsor+The+Fool%29" target="_blank">In defense of Ann Trason</a>.Eric@URPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09225677861906443935noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536243940758796254.post-13424928343555993542011-11-28T04:26:00.000-08:002011-11-28T06:01:53.362-08:00Mon, Nov 28When was the last time you checked out the <a href="http://www.realendurance.com/" target="_blank">comparative finish times</a> of ultras?<br />
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Can smoking cigarettes <a href="http://blogs.plos.org/obesitypanacea/2011/11/21/cigarettes-may-be-useful-for-distance-runners-or-how-to-prove-anything-with-a-review-article/" target="_blank">help your running</a>?<br />
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Lizzie Hawker breaks (her own) record again, running a little <a href="http://www.gadling.com/2011/11/26/ultrarunner-sets-new-everest-to-kathmandu-speed-record/" target="_blank">200 mile jaunt from Everest Base Camp to Kathmandu</a>. And yes, we'd LOVE to get her on the show.<br />
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<a href="http://www.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=38852" target="_blank">Ryan Sandes</a> wins another crazy event. When's he going to go for HR, LV, or WS?<br />
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<a href="http://www.eastbourneherald.co.uk/sport/other-sport/appliance_of_science_for_an_ultra_marathon_test_1_3285101" target="_blank">This</a> reminds me of Rocky 4.<br />
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<a href="http://www.comrades.com/" target="_blank">Comrades</a> entry <a href="http://www.southafrica.info/news/sport/comrades-241111.htm" target="_blank">deadline draws near</a>. You're registered, right?<br />
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Big thanks to everyone who helped me get around that park yesterday! That was awesome.Eric@URPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09225677861906443935noreply@blogger.com0