West Virginia Mountain Trail Runners

While studiously doing my morning perusal of the news for work today, I came across this article from the Spartathlon over in Greecian-land. The 246 km race (152.52 miles for those imperially-inclined) has a 36 hour cut off. This article is no Scott Jurek, 20 hour story, but offers some interesting insight into the race and ultra running in general.

Perhaps you’ll enjoy reading it, only because of the similar memories it brings to your mind.

Article (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/feedarticle/7847003)

Have a good one!

The drive over to Churchville, VA Friday morning on Rt. 250 allowed some time to savor the early fall colors and appreciate the rugged beauty of the Appalachians. I stopped at Dowells Draft aid station where the course crosses 250 to run a short section and check out the aid station at mile point 22/79.  I wondered how things might be at this quiet little woods road after running 79 miles. Continue Reading »

After experiencing the 12 Hours at Big Bear, I was intrigued by the idea of 24 hours of running. Then a post on the ultra list caught my eye, a 24 hour race, and it had the magic word in it…trail…so I was in!

I drove down to Virginia on Friday, about an 8 hour drive. I camped out at the race, which was at Camp Brady, a Boy Scout Camp. (A huge Boy Scout reservation, actually!) Since the race did not start until noon, it was very strange to wake up and just lounge in my sleeping bag before breakfast pangs sent me to find food. Continue Reading »

Dan ran a tremendous race and finished 20th overall in a time of 27:55. Great job Dan on a very difficult course! Club members Jay Finkle and Vicki Kendall also had very strong races. Congrats to all!

photo: Clark Zealand/Eco-X