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Or that typically a lot of 100 mile races are obscure and post very small and undiverse entry fields. If you look at the larger 100's (Leadville, Vermont, Western States) you have a lot more predictable finishing rates and positions for men and women that you'd find in a marathon or any other...
I remember running into a bouldery area shortly after leaving the trail near where Franconia Brook Trail meets the GRT and said F'k it and went back to the trail. I'd like to get back to some of these interesting areas but with a newborn at home, that ain't happenin anytime soon.
I've been...
I agree with Kevin. Also, give me a break on the whole "wilderness" aspect. The whole of the Whites was logged to death just 100 years ago and the region is bisected with highways including a major interstate. The bridge in question is a few miles from the Kanc. In fact, the bridge is a mile or...
Very Sad. I used to buy bread from her at the Northampton Farmer's Market and we'd chat about trail running and whatnot in the area. Nice lady and a such a shame.
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Most of the Mt. Holyoke range is not even turning yet. The oak trees on Mt. Tom across the river are starting to turn but Mt. Holyoke (at least what I see on the North side every day) is 98% green. The surrounding countryside is about 10 days away from peak foliage, however.
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The marathon (26.2), Ironman (140.6), Ultramarathon (100) stickers are generally pretty unadorned and obvious. If you want to replicate that effect, a simple "Pemi Loop" in an oval would suffice.
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Can anyone find any specs on surface area? weight? They look like running snowshoes to me ... I'd be interested in them for tooling around some of the local stuff by me like Mt. Tom.
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Didn't take long for Ben Nephew to get his Presi FKT back: http://fastestknowntime.proboards.com/post/1513
Doesn't really take anything away from Jan's achievement. Both are sick times.
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