West Virginia Mountain Trail Runners

Presented by the WVU College of Physical Activity and Sports Science this new series of outdoor events begins in April and goes through October. Do one or do them all!

While some of the running events are just long enough to get loosened up, mix it up with a little two wheel action and it looks like fun. For complete details and contact information go to MASS

Want to break the cabin fever and get in a good long run?  Well if so, come join me and Dan this Saturday (2/20) for a 20-25 mile run on some snow-covered roads around Beverly.  We’ll start at my house around 9 am and if you’re interested in this fun run, just drop me an e-mail (dr_casseday@yahoo.com).

Little Seneca Creek: Oil Painting by Kadra Casseday

 Presenting the WV Trilogy; a run of days across the Eastern Continental Divide and West Virginia’s highest hill, Spruce Knob.  This new WVMTR club sponsored event will consist of a 50K on Day 1, 50M on Day 2, and Half Marathon on Day 3.  Nestled among the the mystical highlands is The Mountain Institute, which will serve as the race headquarters.  This race will be a very special event for all involved.  Be sure not to miss out (we are only accepting 100 runners) on running and/or volunteering.  For complete information, please visit the WV Trilogy website.

Cheat Mountain Moonshine Madness entry will open tomorrow, 1/11/10 @ 9:00 a.m. EST.  Click HERE for full details

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Kanawha State Forest

This 15k trail run is a challenging mix of single track mountainous trail and unimproved dirt road. The course includes two long climbs and several sections of rolling ridge lines. There are rocks, roots and wet stuff. Your “dogs” will get dirty! Aid stations stocked with water (for humans and canines) and sport drink (humans only) will be located at mile 2.2, 4.7, 6.5 and the finish. A selection of fruit and baked goods will replenish you at the finish. Lots of prizes for people and their dogs!

RUN WITH THE DOGS: Registered runners may run with their dogs during the race. Dogs and their runners must start in the back. Dogs must be on a leash for the first mile and stay within eyesight of the runner for the WHOLE race. Special Award to the Top Dog! Continue Reading »