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Scott Jurek coming to SLC

Come and see Scott Jurek speak on Tuesday, April 2nd at the Wasatch Running Center.

Should be fun!

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Running Up for Air

If you’ve spent any time in Salt Lake City over the winter, you know that we have real air quality problems here. While bigger cities like Los Angeles might get more recognition for having dirty skies, the truth is that Salt Lake City in the winter oftentimes has some of the worst air quality in [...]

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Moab 55K spots available

It looks to me like they’ve opened up more spots for the Moab Red Hot 33K/55K.
This race usually fills the summer before, so get ‘em while they’re, um, hot.

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Photo of the Day 12/13/12

You want me to run up that hill?! Are you serious because I swear to god, I am not in the mood for jokes. (Tahoe Rim Trail 100)

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Squaw Peak 50M still open

For the first time in I-don’t-even-know-how-long, the Squaw Peak 50isn’t going to hold a lottery because it didn’t fill.
Runner coming down from Windy Pass (via Davy Crockett)
In fact, there are still 75 spots available. Crazy! Go forth and register.

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ATY 24hr

I have signed up for Across The Years 24hr race on December 31st.

My primary motivation is to avoid having to go to any New Years Eve parties. Suffering with good people beats relaxing with drunken jerks any day of the week.
See you all in Phoenix in a few weeks!

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Grand Canyon Solo Double-Crossing

With abundant free time while on holiday break, I decided to head south to the Grand Canyon to enjoy a classic route across the canyon in the cool autumn temperatures.
I took great pleasure in the beautiful drive through central Utah, taking my time and noting several locations which may be good for exploring in the future. Soon, the [...]

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Finding Traction

I gave these guys some money today. Watch the trailer below and then make a donation. Please and thank you.
 

Finding Traction Trailer from Partnership Productions on Vimeo.

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Red Bull 400M

Hey, you know who else has a 400M ski jump?!
 

We gotta do this.

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Mountain Runner falls of cliff, survives

Let’s not forget that what we do can be pretty dangerous. Last weekend, there was the tragic death of Teresa Farriol at Ultra Cavalls del Vent and then news of a local runner nearly dying after sliding down a cliff in Alaska.
 
Careful out there, kids.

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