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TNF Bear Mtn 50K

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May 5, 2018.  The North Face Endurance Challenge – Bear Mtn 50K Before the start… “I want to finish this in ___ hours” At the first aid station… “I feel great. I can definitely finish this in ___ hours” At some point in the middle of the race, when the body starts complaining… “Hmmm, maybe I can still finish this in ___ hours” More miles and time after, when the walking becomes more than running… “It’s alright, I am still within my backup goal of ___ hours” And some more miles later, when everything hurts, and the mind began to … Continue reading TNF Bear Mtn 50K

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TNF Endurance Challenge – Bear Mountain

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Saturday – April 30, 2016. Synopsis.  I’ve done this last year.  I’ve forgotten how difficult it was.  Now, I remember. The Event – Overview.  The TNF ECS Bear Mountain is one of the events in The North Face Endurance Challenge Series.  It is ranked as one that has the most difficult and technically challenging course.  There are 4 races in today’s event – the 50M (which started at 5am), the 50K (this event), the Marathon and Marathon-Relay (which starts at a later time). Weather.  Saturday’s weather was pleasant and comfortable – cool temps, calm winds, and not a single drop … Continue reading TNF Endurance Challenge – Bear Mountain

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Drymax Trail Maximum Protection

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I have never written a review on the products I use, but I believe this one deserves it.  This is for the Drymax Trail – Maximum Protection socks.  It’s $29.70 – the MOST EXPENSIVE pair of socks I have bought to date.  I bought these socks based on the reviews, and the people who have been using them.  Heck, if these socks survive the toughest ultras out there, they must really be good.  My feet are prone to hotspots and blisters no matter what socks I put on.  So days before my trip to VA for the TNF ECS, Washington … Continue reading Drymax Trail Maximum Protection

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TNF Endurance Challenge – Washington, DC

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April 9, 2016. Mudfest. A one-word epilogue of this book called The North Face Endurance Challenge, Washington DC, 2016 Edition. It’s April. But the weather, days prior and up to the day of the event, was closer to winter than it was to spring. I was unsure what gear to wear on the event so I packed a backup, and a backup of the backup, to handle the wet, windy, low temps condition looming on the forecast. The grand plan was to do the event, stay an extra night somewhere on the way home, get some beers and crabs, and … Continue reading TNF Endurance Challenge – Washington, DC

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TNF Endurance Challenge – Bear Mountain

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May 2, 2015 This is a very tough course, with challenging terrain from start to finish.  Images from the web don’t do justice in showing how tough the course is.  You need to be there to know it.  You need to see and experience the hands-first ascents and the pray-you-don’t-tumble descents.  The organizer made sure the course has everything a trail runner would look forward to – roots, rocks, boulders, stream crossings, fallen trees, logs, and more rocks.  With this, I invite you to do this race.  No matter what distance you choose, you will have a very rewarding experience in … Continue reading TNF Endurance Challenge – Bear Mountain