How to Plan Your 2018 Racing Season
If you’re anything like me, you’ve been waiting for the summer trail-running season pretty much since the first snow fell last November. All winter, you’ve been planning out your season, choosing goal...
View ArticleTips for Winter Trail Running From Hal Koerner
Few ultras are held in urban environments; the vast majority of routes run through natural settings where the scenery helps inspire you across the distance. Although many runners have a deep affection...
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Carr Fire- ABOVE THE ASHES
Whiskeytown and Swasey. They breed life, adventure, opportunity, community and beautiful trails that allow you to explore all that the outdoors have to offer and push you beyond what you thought...
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Remembering Whiskeytown- Above The Ashes Coffee Table Book
Experiences. While some are meant for you and you alone- this is not that time. Pre Carr Fire I was in the middle of creating Shasta Trail Runs Trail Guide. Given what has happened- while the trail...
View ArticleStretching for Trail Runners
Many of us were taught the basics of stretching as kids in gym class: You reach and hold a position to warm up and loosen muscles. Since then, there’s been quite a bit of research done on the...
View ArticleChoosing Trail Running Shoes
If you want to experience hiking trails in a new way or you’re an urban runner who wants to vary the routine, the siren call of trail running is hard to ignore. Before you head for the hills, though,...
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Who’s On The Trail
Ryan Spitz- Owner Shasta Trail Runs What got you into trail running? My endurance bug was planted after graduating college. I have always been into health and fitness and challenging my body both...
View ArticleSTR Home Fitness Challenge
STR Home Fitness Challenge Quarantine. It brings out ALL THE FEELS Let’s stay CONNECTED and stay MOTIVATED. And HERES HOW: Post a picture or video of your quarantine workout on Instagram | Facebook...
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