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Congrats to Bigfoot 50K Winners Jared Hazen (4:08:30) and Mary Kreis (5:14:45) and 10 Mile Challenge Winners Nathan Szabado (1:18:50) and Christy Brague (1:32:51).

Complete Results: 50K | 10 Mile 

 

 
Do The Dirty!

The Dirty Trail Race Series is a  short trail race series for Northeast Ohio. The Series features 16 different races across the region from Wooster to Kirtland to Rocky River to Loudonville, incorporating all seven races from 2011's XTERRA Northern Ohio series as well as some new races. 2012 Results and 2013 Registration are available on the Dirty Trail Series web site.

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August Newsletter

Spotlight Runner: Christine Ganz

Who got you started in trail running: 

Up until last year, all my running and racing had been on the roads. I was still running well, but things were feeling a bit stale for me. My coach suggested trying something different. Meanwhile, my ultra-runner friend, Jack Andrish, had been badgering me to get off the roads and onto the trails. He kept insisting it would be easier on my body. Aside from the crashes, turns out he was right. The nagging "-itises" that have plagued me since I began road running 15 years ago have virtually disappeared. I do, however, go through a lot more band-aids now.

What advice do you have to runners just starting out on trails?

Get over the whole pace thing. You are going to be slower, and your pace is going to vary widely over the course of a run. I used to be controlled by my watch; on the trails I only use it to track distance. Also, watch your step! Until you find your trail feet, you are likely to be taken down at least a few times by a root or rock. Think about quick, light feet, with a little more lift in your step than on the road. Above all else, have fun.

You can find more of Christine Ganz's Q&A in our August Newsletter.

 

Newsletter

Western Reserve Trail Running produces a new monthly newsletter to bring you news about various races, interviews with local runners and race directors, equipment tips and reviews, and volunteering opportunities among other information about trail running and the local trailrunning community.

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2012 Registration Now Open

Registration is now open for several 2012 & 2013 Northeast Ohio races including:
  • Run With Scissors
  • Bobcat Trail Marathon
  • Bigfoot 50K
  • Green Jewel 50K
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