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Training for Your First 50k

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Training for a 50k takes time and devotion to the sport of running. It is a landmark in many people’s running careers, and merely a stepping stone for others. People ask me all the time whether or not the Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k race is a good first 50k. My response is that any 50k is a […]

R/C runner Erin Hannen: On women and trail running

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Editor’s Note: This article, from Erin Hannen, includes a survey about female participation in trail running. Please take a moment to fill out this survey and let us know your thoughts! –JDB — This past weekend, I had one of the most marvelous weekends of outdoor playtime a girl could ask for. Fortunate enough to […]

Ultrarunning tips from John Brower, courtesy of the Fondren Urban Ultra

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Rock/Creek Race Team member and Breathe-Right afficionado John Brower is hosting his own “Urban Ultra” race in the Fondren neighborhood of Jackson, Missisippi. Read more about the Fondren Urban Ultra here. He sent a note to the runner of that race, and I thought it was poignant enough to share with our audience as well… […]