Monday, July 2

Oly Trials are over…is “TrackTown USA” a little too heavily influenced by NIKE?

Scott Dunlap rents a Harley and runs a 100 in Sturgis. When in Rome…

Thanks to Gary for pointing out this inaugural event–the Lost Sierra Endurance Run. It’s a 50k in the Lakes Basin wilderness, north of Truckee. The course passes 35 alpine lakes, finishers get a pint glass full of Sierra Nevada, and it’s only sixty bucks. Sign me up!

Olive Oil Joe‘s WS100 race report.

Looks like the fires are subsiding somewhat in Colorado. That’s good news.

Inside Trail had their Marin Ultra Challenge this past weekend and it sounded tough and fun. Results here and pics here. I see some familiar names and faces on that list. Stay tuned for a contest where we’ll give away a free entry to an ITR event.

Here’s a short video from one of Ian Torrence’s athletes who ran their first 50k this weekend.

It’s Tour de France time. I don’t have cable, but there’s a little French bistro near my house that shows it live.  If you need me, you know where I’ll be.

How colorful is your plate?

The Sweat Science Guy explains the Runner’s High.