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Gear Review: Ultimate Direction Fastback 20
The Fastpack 20 is a day hiking pack that is inspired by Ultimate Directions Signature Series of running vests.
The 2015 Cats Tail Trail Marathon by Ben Nephew
Another rugged day in the Catskills of New York! Rain, wind, cold and challenging terrain is what Ben cherishes the most.
"Ending On a High Note" The 2015 Water Gap 50k by Silas Carey
Silas has had several top finishes this year but was yet to gain the win he was looking for. This would be his last attempt of the year before he headed into his off-season after a very busy year. Check out his race report to see how his day went.
FKT Report: Kinsman Ridge in New Hampshire by Ben Nephew!
Date: Sunday, September 20th, 2015
Location: New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest
Adventure: Kinsman Ridge FKT - 15 miles, 6,850 feet of elevation gain.
Photos: 2015 Water Gap 50k by Joe Azze
Here are 164 photos from the last Red Newt Race of the year, the Water Gap 50k!
The 2015 Virgil Crest Ultras, 50 Miles, 50 Ways to Run, 50 Ways to Fight, 50 Ways to Feel Like A Champion by Cole Crosby
Instead of writing a lengthy recap of the race as there is too much to express, I plan on giving you the Sparknotes version: 50 Pathways to Success at the Virgil Crest Ultras that I have found in my race.
The 2015 Wasatch Front 100 Mile Endurance Run "Welcome to Heaven or Hell..." by Emmanuel Odebunmi
By the time I woke up, I was already feeling the impact of the altitude. Training at the sea levels of Virginia for a race at the high elevations of Utah was not going to be a vacation getaway.
2015 Virgil Crest 100 Volunteer & Pacer Report "It Ain’t For Sissies- Including Pacers" by Lisa Zucker Glick
This was Lisa's 2nd year crewing/pacing at the Virgil Crest ultras for her boyfriend Jim Porter. This year she was able to help out at 2 aid stations and pace for Jim as well.
Photos: 2015 Cats Tail Trail Marathon by Joe Azze
The inaugural Cat’s Tail Trail Marathon took place Saturday October 3, 2015. Here are 254 photos that Joe Azze captured from the day!
The 2015 Virgil Crest 50 "The 30 Mile Warm-up" by Silas Carey
With a strong support crew, Silas went from having thoughts of dropping, to running one of his best races to date!
The 2015 Vermont 50 Mile Mountain Bike Race by Joe Azze
Here are some photos and thoughts from the 2015 Vermont 50 Mile Mountain Bike Race by Joe Azze.
The 2015 Vermont 50 on a Singlespeed
This was Evan's 2nd year in a row riding the VT 50 and it is quickly becoming his favorite race of the season. Evan took almost 30 minutes off his time from the previous year and did so just using 1 gear.
FKT Report: New Hampshires Whiteface Passaconaway Loop by Ben Nephew
Date: Sunday, August 30, 2015
Location: New Hampshires White Mountain National Forest & Sandwich Range Wilderness.
Adventure: 13.6 miles, 6,400 feet of elevation gain.
"Putting it in Perspective" A Year Training & Racing with my Daughter by Jennifer Brunet
Jennifer felt very fortunate to have shared this past year's adventures, training and racing with her daughter Alex. Here she looks back on the year and puts things into perspective.
Photos: 2015 Virgil's Crest 100 Mile, 50k & 50 Miler
Photos from the 2015 Virgil Crest 100, 50 & 50K Ultramarathons.
Adventure Report: Swan Song Loop, 30 Miles, Five Headwalls and Courage by Amy Hanlon
Location: White Mountains of New Hampshire
Adventure: 30 miles, five headwalls in one day- King Ravine, Great Gulf, Tuckerman Ravine, Huntington Ravine and Madison Gulf. 31,000 feet of elevation change (15.5k up, 15.5k down).
FKT Report: Pemi Loop, Pemigewasset Wilderness NH by Ben Nephew!
FKT date: August 8th, 2015
Location: Pemigewasset Wilderness, NH
Adventure: Pemi Loop FKT, 31 Miles, 9,500 feet elevation gain
The 2015 Ellenville Mountain Marathon by Ben Nephew "Another Sprint to the end or not..."
This was the inaugural running of the Ellenville Mountain Running Festival. Ben Nephew & MPF RNR Teammate Iain Ridgway ran the marathon distance and just about had another sprint finish to the end as they did earlier in the year at Breakneck Ridge...
The 2015 Escarpment Trail Run by Ben Nephew
This was Ben's 15th year running the Escarpment 18.6 Mile Trail Run which takes place in the rugged Catskills of New York. He thought he seen it all, but every year at Escarpment is somehow different, and this year was no exception, especially with the surprise at the top of Blackhead Mountain...
Video: The 2015 Whiteface Sky Marathon!
This years Sky Marathon had a bit of an added challenge with the torrential downpours the night before and throughout the day. Runners were in knee deep mud at times and battling 50+mph winds near the summit.