A side note: Symmonds has been called the modern incarnation of Steve Prefontaine. Like Pre did, he’s a forceful personality who lives and trains in the Eugene area and has led a fight for athletes’ rights against self-serving administrators. When Prefontaine let up at the end of the 1972 Olympic 5000 meters and fell from third to fourth, who ended up winning that bronze medal? None other than Ian Stewart. Coincidence to be sure, but a remarkable one.
Symmonds-Stewart Controversy | The Track & Field Superfan Blog
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
CLIMB: featuring Chris Price on Vimeo
At 31-years old, RN Chris Price is no spring chicken by modern standards. In sport of ultra-running however, he is just starting to come into his own after only 2 years of competition and a threat to win it all any time he toes the line in the dirt.
On July 21, 2012 he will take center stage in his toughest challenge yet, the Angeles Crest 100 Mile Endurance Run. While a dark horse to win according to many, he is no longer an unknown and will challenge some of the best in the sport by navigating over 33,000 feet of elevation change over unrelenting terrain spread out over 100 miles in the San Gabriel Mountains.Whether it is climbing the steep mountains of some of Southern California's highest peaks or climbing the ranks of the still budding sport trail ultra-marathons, Chris continues his quick ascent upward.
CLIMB: featuring Chris Price on Vimeo
Hal Koerner, 2012 Hardrock 100 Champ, Interview
Not long after dawn this past Saturday morning, Hal Koerner added a Hardrock 100 win to his pair of victories at Western States. In the following interview, hear about the highs and lows of his Hardrock as well as whether we can expect to see him racing in the San Juan Mountains again next July. We also interviewed Hal before the race.
Hal Koerner, 2012 Hardrock 100 Champ, Interview
Hal Koerner, 2012 Hardrock 100 Champ, Interview
Footfeathers: Hardrock 100 Video
While I try to figure out whether I even can write a race report for Hardrock, here's a video Brandon Fuller took while pacing me from Ouray to Grouse Gulch (miles 44-60). Kids, don't do cliff running at home…
Footfeathers: Hardrock 100 Video
Footfeathers: Hardrock 100 Video
Darcy Africa, 2012 Hardrock 100 Champion, Interview
In winning the 2012 Hardrock 100, Darcy Africa achieved one of her running dreams. In the following interview, find out about her journey through the mountains, why she stays so positive while racing, and what it’s like seeing her daughter on the course.
Darcy Africa, 2012 Hardrock 100 Champion, Interview
Darcy Africa, 2012 Hardrock 100 Champion, Interview
Some Athletes Reject High-Tech Sports Fuel In Favor Of Real Food : The Salt : NPR
Mountain biking legend Gary Fisher says these "engineered nutrition" products keep many amateur athletes on the tubby side. "I see guys who really put in the miles, and they have a gut that never goes away," Fisher says.
Fisher says he prefers roast beef sandwiches, burritos, nuts, and bananas during bike rides, and afterward, he often eats a large helping of chicken or fish served beside a salad dressed with olive oil.
Some Athletes Reject High-Tech Sports Fuel In Favor Of Real Food : The Salt : NPR
Fisher says he prefers roast beef sandwiches, burritos, nuts, and bananas during bike rides, and afterward, he often eats a large helping of chicken or fish served beside a salad dressed with olive oil.
Some Athletes Reject High-Tech Sports Fuel In Favor Of Real Food : The Salt : NPR
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