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Trail Running Racing

by Adam W. Chase

Have your run a 5k and 10k, even a half marathon or marathon? Then you are probably ready to convert from road racing to trail racing. Perhaps you've been running trails for years to get in shape and want to step up to racing on them? Nothing should hold you back. Preparation begins by acknowledging the many distinctions between trail and road racing.

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Where's Karl?

by Marit Fischer

Wondering what became of that kid in second grade who used to eat spiders and then would try to lick your face? Google. Need to know the correct spelling of cumquat (uh, kumquat)? Merriam-Webster. Do female giraffes have horns? Wikipedia. Where’s Karl Meltzer during his speed record run of the Appalachian Trail? WheresKarl.com.

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Where’s Karl?

by Marit Fischer

Backcountry.com endurance athlete Karl Meltzer is running the Appalachian Trail. All of it. Fast.