Hi, I’m Doug Hay, a trail runner and coach with experience in trail races ranging for 5k to 100 miles. That’s me in the photo with my wife Katie, just moments after running over 102 miles at the Black Mountain Monster 24 hour race. When it comes to trail running, I’ve come a...
The Afton Trail Run hosts two races simultaneously, the Afton 50KM Trail Race (starts at 6:30 AM Saturday) and the Afton 25KM Trail Race (starts at 7:30 AM Saturday). Each distance will have its own unique race number (unique color and number series) so runners can be easily identifie...
Drop bags are a crucial tool for ultra runners, serving as lifelines that ensure access to essential items like hydration, nutrition, and comfort gear during long races. TRN friend and regular guest, Krissy Moehl and Kelly Kelly Swanson join our virtual run today to discuss the use of drop ...
Many have gained entry to international events by running in Hong Kong races. “The trails here are more beginner-friendly as they are usually clearly signposted, so it’s hard to get lost.”“With Hong Kong’s hot and humid climate, trail running can be quite strenuous,” L...
The festival, which raises funds to support the region’s trails, includes live music, a chili cook-off, handcar races, and other fun family activities. The trail also hosts an annual marathon and ultra-marathon race along the route. When visiting, remember there are no services between ...
I run on this trail but it is paved so I always see lots of bikers. Two of my favorite places to run to are: 1. Teddy Roosevelt Island and 2. right near the airports, I think it's called Gravelly point, you can watch the airplanes taking off and landing Teddy Roosevelt Island has...
When I am in a road run, I feel bored of the track because of the flat route and it's mostly asphalt. In trail I can see beautiful scenery, run on varried terrain, and combine running with hiking. I also learn about self management and strategy in ultratrail races. Second reason is...
In the event a runner should choose to leave an aid station and return to the trail after being told by aid station personnel that they missed the cutoff and are being pulled from the race, the runner will be disqualified from the race and may be banned from future races. Drop Bags: l...
“run” quickly turned into a hike with lots of, “I think I can, I think I can, I think I cans.” Every once in awhile I’d dig a tiny bit more and take off “running” again, but it was a grind. It made me think about all those ultramarathoners we admire who run this ...
If you’re a serious trail runner who covers long distances, trains for races and travels over technical terrain, the Aventrails won’t be enough of a shoe for you. But if you’re a recreational runner like me who enjoys mellow runs to stay active or wants one sandal to do it all ...