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What a weekend for ultrarunning in North America. In Illinois, we saw a new World Record, age group records and course records go down. We also have results from Oregon where a 50k course record was smashed, as well as results from a California 50k and more.
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There are just under two months remaining on our 2023 North American UltraRunning Calendar, but there are still tons of places to get out and find a finish line across the nation if you’re in need of some last-minute inspiration. This week in our What’s Up in Ultra column, we’re highlighting a potentially record-setting Tunnel Hill in Illinois, a 50/50 near to the UltraRunning headquarters in Central Oregon, a 50k on Mt. Tamalpais in the San Francisco Bay Area and more.
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Like most shoes, low and zero drop shoes seem to work well for some and not so well for others. To be clear, this isn’t a rant against low drop shoes. I have run in them off and on over the years, and have had many athletes do well with them. However, I have also had to work with the problems they can cause, and get frustrated with the lack of choices in higher drop shoes.
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A good wool base layer can be used day after day, on its own or under a shell, and consistently provides comfort and thermoregulation in a variety of conditions without accumulating odor. Here are some various styles and thicknesses to get you through cold training days.
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For the November 5 Ultra Weekend Recap we’re covering results from Team USA at the IAU 50k Road World Championships in India, the Pinhoti 100 in Alabama, the Rio Del Lago 100 in California and more.
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The 2023 Baker Trail UltraChallenge (Baker Ultra) near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, accomplished a milestone rare for any 50-mile race: the number of female participants exceeded the number of registered male runners.