Summer Survivor Trail Running Series

(Light and Strength)

It's time to head into the woods - join us!

...read more....a note to those who have expressed interest in the series.

They say June 21st is the happiest day of the year - Summer Solstice. I started the 50 mile Big Horn Mountain Trail Run at 6:00 a.m. after a nearly 2 hour bus ride at 3:15 from Sheridan, Wyoming to a mountain pass and aid station called Dry Fork. Weezyl was finishing up the 100 miler a few hours later.

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Golly....that was a fun race a couple weeks ago!

New Race Video Posted Here

Happy runners completing the 15K loop!

The first of several videos [click]

Photo Galleries:

Photos by Snawfus

Photos by TAZ

Photos by Fezzik

(Wedge tearing it up)

nothing to report, really...we got to the campground and there were no sites. we petitioned the park superintendent for a group site and were successful because: 1) we are an organization and 2) the same ranger talked me onto the trail via cell phone when I was lost on the Sauratown Loop 4 years ago...

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MMT 100 Front Royal, Va May 17, 2008

This year Promise Land was my first truly long run of 2008 with temps above 80 and 100% humidity, not what I had expected for a day in spring in the mountains of Virginia. But I needed to move as fast as I could to cover 31.75M with 8K' elevation gain and loss...after having rain the night before, then sun and steam and sweat until finally getting hit by the rain again as race day was ending...packing up camp got to be as much fun as setting it up...it was great.

[The following article is in the April edition of Endurance Magazine. If you missed it there, check it out here.]



(squonk, Yosemite, 1965)

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Now upon us is a great awakening of “green” technologies and ream after ream of printed documents on the subject of sustainable growth. While I do believe these efforts hold some promise for human future it concerns me that one day I might look up to find a beautifully arranged “green” development where once there was a lovely forest. As a trail runner, the question I keep asking is what do you see when you look at a forest – a resource potentially managed for sustainable development or, simply, a forest?

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6.2.08 UPDATE: WOW! THAT WAS FUN! A great day in the forest. It was hot, but you all seemed pretty happy being out there!

There are photos to view here.

Three videos were rolling throughout the event and we have some great footage. It has been encoded and will appear online later in the week.

Possible Trail Running Clinics - coming in July. More details to come, but this is an answer to many queries about learning more about the forest and the trails. Stay tuned.

Results are posted.

We're so very thankful that you dropped by for a little fun in the forest! We're interested in your feedback. You can email us anytime at pwtr[at]mail.trailheads.org.

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5.19.08 UPDATE: Race logistics page has been posted. Important details. Click and read.

Spectator's are certainly welcome to enjoy the race vibe! Bring a friend or two or four! Here's a map that shows where spectators can view the runners in the woods from a very accessible gravel fire road.

RUNNERS: Check out this PDF map for notes of where to find aid stations, parking, and enlightenment.

We had a great weekend of course tours. About 20 runners came out to check out the course Saturday. Others toured the course Sunday. Some got lost. All were found. We saw at least 2 blacksnakes. We'll tighten up our act for this Saturday's tours and keep you on track.

The course is marked. Yellow montrail markers on the 7K and pink on the 15K. Keep the markers on your right. When you come to an intersection, look up. Do not assume the runner in front of you is making the right choice. Remember 15K runners repeat the first 2 miles (ish) of the course, meaning that on the return yellow Montrail markers will be on your left.

5.12.08 Update: oh dear...registration is closed. THANKS for the incredible response!

TRAIL RUNNING CLINIC, Tuesday, 5/13 at the Open Eye Cafe (in the side room). 7-8:30 PM.

Check out the Race Page for the following:

- Course Tours: Dates and Info

- T-Shirt Design

- Trail Running Clinic - 5/13, 7pm at Open Eye Cafe

4.25.08 UpdatePWTR is officially a USA Track and Field Sanctioned event.

Race Poster & Design: Tweak has worked up the lovely design for the race. See thumbnail below and link to hi-res jpg.

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New Trail Race in Chapel Hill!

First there was the Pumpkin Trail Run, then The Vine, then The Carrboro 50k, and now the TrailHeads announce a new trail race in Chapel Hill's Carolina North Forest.

For details, news and video, visit the race HQ site.

See you all soon! Thanks!

Design by Tweak - thanks Tweak!

Link to hi-res file

Wednesdays – Trail Run – Wilson Park, 7:00 a.m.

45 to 60 minutes followed by coffee at The Open Eye Café. Newbies get free treats at the Eye, compliments of the club.

Thursdays – Thirsty Thursday – Trail Run or Ride, 6:30 p.m. from Unity Church. This is a headlamp run.

About 10k on the trails (if you count downhills, more like 3.2k if you don’t). Often this run is followed by a trip to Tylers.

Fridays – Freak Friday – Trail Run or Mountain Bike Ride, 7:30 a.m. from Unity Church

Saturdays – Trail Run – Wilson Park, 7:30 a.m. An hour or as long as you want to go. Followed by coffee at the Eye
The Trail Heads welcome runners and outdoor enthusiasts of all levels.

Read more about the club….