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Saturday, September 11, 2010 - Dances With Dirt - Hell - Pinckney State Park Hell, MI                                                    Saturday, September 11, 2010 - Emerald Mountain Trail Run - Steamboat Springs, Colo.                                                    Sunday, September 12, 2010 - Hartman Creek Trail Run - Hartman Crek State Park, Waupaca, MI                                                    Saturday, September 18, 2010 - The North Face Endurance Challenge - Madison, WI - Madison, WI                                                    Saturday, September 18, 2010 - The Merrell Oyster Off Road Race - Portland - http://www.oysterracingseries.com/Portland/Home.aspx                                                    Saturday, September 18, 2010 - 4th Annual Steamboat 50 Ultra Marathon - Steamboat Springs, Colo.                                                    Saturday, September 18, 2010 - Warrior Dash - Northeast - Windham Mountain, Windham, NY                                                    Sunday, September 19, 2010 - Ole's Astoria Assualt VII - Near Astoria, Oregon                                                    Saturday, September 25, 2010 - Mountain Chile Cha Cha - Pagosa Springs, Colorado                                                    Saturday, September 25, 2010 - The Merrell Oyster Off Road Race - San Francisco - http://www.oysterracingseries.com/SanFran/Home.aspx                                                    Sunday, September 26, 2010 - Vermont 50 - Ascutney Mountain Resort in Brownsville, VT                                                    Friday, October 1, 2010 - Santa Barbara Dirt Roads Trails Endurance Ultra Marathon - Santa Barbara, CA                                                    Saturday, October 9, 2010 - Warrior Dash - Mid-Atlantic - Camp Ramblewood, Darlington, MD                                                    Saturday, October 16, 2010 - The North Face Endurance Challenge - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta, GA                                                    Saturday, October 16, 2010 - The Merrell Oyster Off Road Race - Austin - Austin, TX                                                    Sunday, October 17, 2010 - The Eigth Annual Ravenswood Trail Race - Ravenswood Park, Gloucester, MA                                                    Friday, October 22, 2010 - Ragnar Relay Las Vegas - Red Rock Resort, Las Vegas, NV                                                    Saturday, October 23, 2010 - The Merrell Oyster Off Road Race - Nashville - Nashville, Tenn.                                                    Saturday, October 23, 2010 - Himalayan 100 Mile Stage Race - Northeast Himalaya, India                                                    Saturday, October 30, 2010 - Warrior Dash - NorCal - Wild Adventure Paintball Park, Zamora, California                                                    Sunday, October 31, 2010 - New Balance Dogwood Canyon 25K & 50K Trail Run - Springfield, MO                                                    Sunday, November 14, 2010 - Kevin's Cup XVIII - The Ultimate Footrace - 8k Run - Mary S. Young Park, West Linn, Oregon                                                    Friday, November 19, 2010 - Ragnar Relay Florida - Howard Park, Tarpon Springs, FL                                                    Tuesday, November 30, 2010 - Trailrunner 2010 Calendar - Nationwide                                                    Saturday, December 4, 2010 - The North Face Endurance Challenge - San Francisco, CA - San Francisco, CA                                                    Monday, December 13, 2010 - Ho Ho 5k - A Festive Gig! - 5K Run - Cook Park, Tigard, Oregon                                                    Thursday, January 6, 2011 - La Ciaspolada 2011 - Fondo, Italy                                                    Saturday, January 8, 2011 - WinterTrails 2011 - A snowshoeing location near you!                                                    Saturday, January 22, 2011 - New Jersey Romp to Stomp - Mountain Creek Resort, Vernon, NJ                                                    Saturday, January 29, 2011 - Vermont Romp to Stomp - Stratton Mountain, VT                                                    Saturday, February 5, 2011 - Utah Romp to Stomp - Salt Lake City, UT                                                    Sunday, February 6, 2011 - Racchettinvalle 2011 - Pragelato, Italy                                                    Saturday, February 12, 2011 - Washington Romp to Stomp - Stevens Pass Nordic Center, WA                                                    Saturday, February 12, 2011 - Psycho Wyco Run Toto Run - Wyandotte County Lake Park, Kansas City, Kansas                                                    Saturday, February 19, 2011 - Quebec City Winter Pentathlon - Plains of Abraham in downtown Quebec City                                                    Sunday, February 20, 2011 - Ontario Romp to Stomp - Scenic Caves, Town of the Blue Mountains, ON                                                    Saturday, February 26, 2011 - Oregon Romp to Stomp - Mt. Hood, OR                                                    Saturday, February 26, 2011 - Blitz Snowshoe Fun Run (5km) - Mt. Norquay, Banff, Alberta                                                    Saturday, March 5, 2011 - Colorado Romp to Stomp - Frisco Nordic Center, CO                                                    Friday, March 18, 2011 - Coyote Two Moons 100 Mile / 100K Trail Runs - Thacher School, Ojai, CA                                                    Saturday, April 23, 2011 - Free State Trail Runs - Clinton Lake State Park, Lawrence, KS                                                                                                                              

Feature Articles

Ask the Coach: Running Downhill

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July 15, 2010
by Derrick Spafford

Question:

I just completed my first organized trail run and have a question about running downhill.  My body naturally adjusts when I'm running uphill, but once I start the downhill, I can't figure out how to run so I'm not putting too much pressure on my knees or my quads. What should I be focusing on when I'm running downhill to run quickly and efficiently?

-Deborah R.

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Sol Mountain Touring

Team of Napali Women to Climb the Highest Peaks on Each of the Seven Continents

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July 06, 2010
by Bruce Easton, Wilderness Sports Australia

In May 2008, a team of inspiring young women became the most successful women's expedition ever to summit Mount Everest.  They are now in the Snowy Mountains and plan to climb to the top of Australia and Mount Kosciuszko on Wednesday, July 7.

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Afton Trail Runs: Dancing With The Devil

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July 05, 2010
by Phillip Gary Smith

Chris Lundstrom didn’t lose his way and Eve Rukavina-Rembliski led the way in the ultra 50 km while Ben Kampf flies and Sue Reuben Tri’s the 25 km into submission.

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Backcountry.com

Sunshine and Blue Skies Dominate at Pacific Crest Race Weekend

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June 30, 2010
by Patty Mamula

Sunshine, blue skies, a slight breeze and beautiful mountain scenery . . . who could ask for more?  Perfect conditions were the order of the day at the recently completed Pacific Crest Sports Festival, held in Central Oregon June 25 through June 27.

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GVSnowshoes.com

Book Review: The Ultimate Guide to Trail Running

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June 24, 2010
by Jeff Kildahl, Wellness Editor

Many of the rewards of snowshoeing are mystical and intrinsic. The same is true for trail running. The sports are complementary whether one is racing or communing with nature.

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U.S. Mountain Running Team to be Selected at Mount Washington

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June 15, 2010
by The Snowshoe Magazine Team

The 2010 U.S. Mountain Running Team will travel to Kamnik, Slovenia, to compete in the 26th World Mountain Running Championships on Sunday, September 5. This year’s open team – six men and four women – will be selected at the U.S. Mountain Running Championships to be held at the Mt. Washington Road Race on Saturday, June 19, starting at 10:00 a.m.

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Ask the Coach: How to Stay Well Hydrated

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June 14, 2010
by Derrick Spafford

Question:

I am wondering how to stay well hydrated for longer trail runs during the summer, especially when training for ultramarathons. I see photos of runners running with a single bottle and wondering if they just make do as that certainly can’t be enough fluid on a hot day?

- Chris S.

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Ten Unwritten Rules of Snowshoe (and Trail) Racing

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June 13, 2010
by Phillip Gary Smith

Here are Ten Unwritten Rules of Snowshoe (and Trail) Racing.  Rules that may be helpful in snowshoe racing and trail racing, too! Check them out.  Particularly number six . . . .

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Startling Advice from a Father

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June 11, 2010
by Phillip Gary Smith

Tommy Johnson Sr. gets in your face with How I Survived Absolute Terminal Cancer

*A book review (reprinted through the courtesy of Radioactive Drag Racing News www.go2geiger.com)

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Racing Fun in the High Cascades

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June 01, 2010
by Patty Mamula

The 14th annual Pacific Crest Sports Festival will be held June 25 through June 27 in Sunriver Resort, 15 miles south of Bend, Ore., at the base of the Cascade Range.

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