West Virginia Mountain Trail Runners

This Race is for the Birds

Dan Lehmann — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:13:03 +0000

The Potomac Audubon Society in Shepherdstown, WV asked if we would spread the word about their event on April 24. This Race is for the Birds will be 7.7 mile and 4.9 mile trail races, a kid’s 1 mile run, and a 2 mile “Eagles Nest” walk. This all happens at the US Fish & Wildlife’s National Conservation Training Center along the Potomac River.

For more details go to This Race is for the Birds

Morgantown Adventure Sports Series

Dan Lehmann — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:14:21 +0000

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

Run 2/20

Adam Casseday — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:46:04 +0000

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).

Pub Run Postponed

Dan Lehmann — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:27:10 +0000

It is with great regret and a level of logic I usually do not display that I must call off the Pub Run for this Saturday. I just spoke to Randy who laid out the courses and Willie who runs the pub and they both said running would be near impossible. Who says knee-deep, heavy snow is impossible . . . even if another 12-16 inches is coming tomorrow. It is unfortunate but the smart thing is to stay close to home a have fun there.

I will reschedule this fun event and let you all know the date.

WV Trilogy

Adam Casseday — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:56:12 +0000

October 8, 2010
7:00 am

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.

Barefoot vs Shod Running

Dan Lehmann — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:54:55 +0000

Some more interesting reading on the habitually barefoot or shodfoot running story you may find interesting;
http://www.sportsscientists.com/2010/01/running-barefoot-vs-shoes.html
http://www.barefootrunning.fas.harvard.edu/index.html

Baby Lipscomb

J Lipscomb — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:02:34 +0000

Sarah Ashley was 7 lbs 5 ozs when she arrived on Mon, Jan 25th. She’s looking forward to running with her Mommy and Mommy’s friends. We’re doing well and resting.

Her brother, Daniel, shows off his new sister.

White Grass 5k Snowshoe Race

Dan Lehmann — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:32:23 +0000

Adam Casseday and Katie Wolpert took top honors at yesterday’s race in Canaan Valley.

Click here for the results, and then over here for the snowy photos.

Post Frozen Sasquatch

Dan Lehmann — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:46:27 +0000

So Cracker’s Sunrise In The Land Of Milk And Honey is playing in the other room and the frozen coolers from the first Frozen Sasquatch have finally thawed so I guess it’s time to clean them up and douse them with the mandatory 50% chlorine solution…….i love the smell of chlorine in the evening.

Yes indeed Mike and Ashley Dolin did a most excellent job with this their first Race Directorship. Mike I know you were the RD, but I know how it goes and Ash helped a ton.

We had fun running, as we runners always do, while the folks at the aid stations worked to provide us with what we needed. A belated thanks to you vols, especially you Sarah for trying to thaw water for us.

Shirt Off Your Back at Highlands Sky

Dan Lehmann — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:14:33 +0000

Hey runners, give the Shirt Off Your Back

Check out the new Shirt Off Your Back campaign at Highlands Sky 2010