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Needles 50k captured the essence of ultrarunning. I felt the beauty of the natural world coincide with the rawness of human nature. As much as I avoid the word ‘should,’ the Needles 50k event was a reminder of what trail and ultrarunning should be. It embodied the authentic essence of why we are all doing this – to see beautiful places, meet inspiring people in the ultrarunning community, challenge our minds and bodies, and eat home made quinoa.
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What makes this run so cool is the start/finish/one-and-only aid station is all rolled into one pop-up tent accompanied by an RV. And it sits right behind Julian Station which is a gigantic barn that houses Julian Hard Cider tasting room, a Mead tasting room, Beer tasting room, and a Mexican restaurant. With a fun group of runners who you see and converse with throughout the loops, then throw in the alcohol being so close, this run is potentially a party waiting to happen.
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A dual bottle waist pack designed by ultrarunning legend Speedgoat Karl Meltzer to carry gear and fluids in ultra-distance events without the weight or complications of a full vest.
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Tamalpa Runners, Marin’s largest running club, will present the Tamalpa Headlands 50k trail race on Saturday August 27th, 2016. Designated for the second year in a row as the USATF 50K Trail National Championship, the race has attracted an outstanding elite field. The race also serves as a USA qualifier for the IAU/IAAF 2017 Trail Running World Championship.
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The 26th annual Howl at the Moon 8 Hour Ultra Marathon held in Danville, Illinois, is the largest timed ultra in the United States, and this year was a tale of two halves.
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It is difficult to believe that this all happened. The STYR Labs Badwater 135 Ultramarathon is the most storied event in the ultra-community while my mind realistically unattainable and virtually impossible to get in. I was equally shocked and amazed that I was selected on my first application attempt and I can sincerely say I fully enjoyed every minute.