50k. 31 miles. Marathon plus a 10k (almost). Single track trail. Rocks. Hills, lots of them. Unknown territory. Hydration and fuel needs that I don't understand. June in Arkansas = heat and humidity. Running alone. Nagging injury in my abductor muscle and groin. Feeling tired. Never ran more than 26.2. Did this twice in the last 75 days. All these feelings are piling up as I plan to toe the starting line of my latest unknown territory. 10 years ago I stood at the starting line of my first … [Read more...]
TNF Endurance Challenge 2010 Championship Men’s Preview
December 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
This Saturday, the world’s most competitive trail 50 miler, The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 mile, will be run in the Marin Headlands outside of San Francisco, California. In fact, one could argue that this field could edge out that of the Western States 100 and Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc to make it the most competitive trail ultra field in the world this year. Last year, the TNF EC Championship’s stacked field led to an amazing showdown between Uli Steidl and Montrail’s Geoff … [Read more...]
Trail running anyone?
November 28, 2010 By 1 Comment
Viewed this video on a friend of mine's blog. If you're considering doing some trail running with the CRC group - this might inspire you. Take a mile run with Geoff Roes, last year's Western States winner / record breaker. As you plan your 2011 race calendar, throw in a trail run or two. You'll be glad you did. … [Read more...]
CRC does trails!!!
November 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Trail running is getting more popular and many CRC runners are taking to the trails on these beautiful Fall mornings and afternoons. Earl has agreed to maintain a page on the website so that anyone who is interested can be involved and join them. The page is under the "Run with Us" menu option above or you can click here. Happy Trails. … [Read more...]
Where’s Waldo?
March 23, 2010 By 1 Comment
Wondering where Conway / Arkansas runners are running this weekend is a little like the old Where's Waldo challenge. Last weekend we had runners in the New York Half Marathon and the L.A. Marathon. Above are the results we know about from these events. I'm sure there were more in the New York race (or I think there are?), but the results did not have a search by state or city. If you ran either of these events and are not listed, please email us and we'll add you to the list. And … [Read more...]
Freakin Eurekan 2010 race results
February 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Well it started out as a big trip to run a beautiful 15k trail run as a group. It ended up with Melissa and Earl representing the CRC by themselves, running through the slush, mud and snow, crossing a running creek 6 times. Others thought it was going to be cancelled, decided it didn't fit into their marathon training schedule, was too cold, or whatever. And all I have to show for it is a picture at the finish line and some elapsed times and places in a nicely formatted spreadsheet … [Read more...]
White Rock 50k results
February 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
For some people, running a marathon is a life long accomplishment. For others it is an unimagineable distance to run. But for ultra runners, the marathon is simply a training run, something they might do once or twice on a weekend as they prepare for an upcoming event. Marathoners usually look for flat and fast courses. Ultra runners seek out muddy, hilly courses with lots of obstacles like darkness and creeks with running water. The White Rock 50k was an opportunity for some Conway … [Read more...]
The Uncomfortable Zone
January 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I recently read a blog post / race report written by a very competitive runner, running a 10 mile trail run on New Years Day. I especially liked his perspective on the uncomfortable zone we enter when we race. So I knew I would be entering the uncomfortable zone – that time when the mind and body are raising the caution flag and there’s one guy in the corner of my head insisting on keeping his foot on the gas pedal. And these moments of truth are why I enjoy running a race. There’s … [Read more...]
Sunday Trail Runs
January 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
With Earl at the lead, the CRC is venturing into some trail running. Starting in 2010, a group plans to run the trails up at Woolly Hollow (Wooly Holer for Earl) every Sunday at 1:30, meeting at the fitness center at 1:00. You need to check with Earl if you plan to go to make sure it is on. I'm sure it will depend on the interest and what everyone is doing on that weekend. The trail is a 3.1 mile loop and you can walk, jog, run or sprint, whatever you like. Best thing is to try it, … [Read more...]
Freakin Eurekan 15k
January 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment
February 13, 2010 - CRC "Field Trip" is in the works. Will be doing the Freakin' Eurekan 15K Trail Run in Eureka Springs followed by a trip to the Thorncrown Chapel and then it's off to lunch at the Bavarian Inn for some authentic German food. There is a possibility we will be borrowing/renting a van or bus. For more information, contact Christian Sterka via email. … [Read more...]
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