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The 2016 Hardrock 100 by Harry Hamilton
I could tell by the looks on people’s faces when I told them that I was from New Jersey and I arrived at Silverton two days before race day, never seeing the course before… I sensed concern...
The Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run by Harry Hamilton "It Took Long Enough!"
After accumulating 32 tickets from several years of trying to get in, Harry was finally selected for the 2015 race
Race Report: 2015 NJ Ultra Festival 50K "Mother Nature's Last Winter Laugh" by Harry Hamilton
The New Jersey Ultra Festival 50K is part of the NJ Trail Series. The race took place on Saturday March 21st, 2015. The Course is a trail behind the County Fairgrounds in Sussex County, New Jersey. During the week leading up to the race day of the NJ Ultra Festival a lot of the snowfall in the area had melted. By Thursday conditions were looking like a fast run.
Race Report: 2014 Bighorn Trail 100 Mile Endurance Run "An adventure that had it all" by Harry Hamilton
As advertised the Wild and Scenic Bighorn 100 is probably the most scenic trail run that I have ever participated in. The terrain and views were beautiful. The mountains were picturesque and their stone faces were amazing. That is saying a lot from a guy who usually only focuses in the trail and where my feet strike.
Harry Hamilton's, The Leadville Trail 100 "Good race plan, good execution and perfect pacer!"
When you toe the starting line for a 100 mile race needless to say that you never really know what is going to happen on race day. That goes double for racing at altitude and climbing some of the toughest terrain in the ultra-world.
Harry Hamilton's 2013 Manitou's Revenge 54 Mile Ultra Race Report "Look Ma no Headlamp!"
Manitou’s Revenge is a 56 mile gnarly, grueling, nasty, sick mountain climbing ultra-beast in the Catskills of New York. If it was a dog it would be an abused, starving, ill-tempered pit-bull. There are roots and rocks everywhere on the course and it seems like they reach out of the ground and bite your ankles at every opportunity.
Harry Hamilton's 2013 Mt. Tammany 10 Race Report "1st Place & Course Record!"
The Mt. Tammany 10 is 10 climbs up Mt. Tammany, each climb having 1,200 feet of gain and you have 10 hours to do so. Here is how Harry's day went.
Montrail Mountain Masochist Shoe Review
By MPF Athlete Harry Hamilton
What I am looking for in a good trail running shoe is one that I can run over 12 hours in, is comfortable, has enough support in the mid foot, and has some cushion in the heel. I also prefer a wide toe box and protection on top of the toe box for when I inevitably stub a toe. For those of you who have had the displeasure of seeing my feet after a 24 hour or 100 mile race you know that this is not a “nice to have.” This is a necessity for me.
Harry Hamilton's 2012 Leadville 100 Mile Run Race Report
Race week for the Leadville trail 100 race started off a little differently than any other race week. I had never registered for a race that added two miles and significant climbs each way of a 50 mile out and back race course with less than a week before race day. I wasn’t happy or worried about the extra mileage at the time. All of the participants would have to deal with it.
Race Report: The 2012 Vermont 100 by Harry Hamilton
The Vermont 100 mile foot race is no joke for sure. Many endurance racers have stated that it is runnable. If I haven’t conquered a course that is described as runnable I don’t subscribe to that notion. Last year I had raced this course and the course won. This year’s race plan was exactly the same as last year. I even ran in the exact same shoes. The only difference was my fitness level that I hoped would allow me to reach my goal time.