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The Irresistible Lure of Racing the Dents du Midi
Some trail races just have it. It’s a vibe, a feeling you get from the moment you arrive. Everyone’s smiling, happy to be there. You’re meeting new friends and enjoying the atmosphere. You get the sense the volunteers have worked together for years, because they probably have. And, whatever happens on the course, you’re happy
Sierre-Zinal: My First, But Not My Last
As we look back on another great summer of trail running, Run the Alps is pleased to share this guest post about one of our favorite trail races in the Alps, Sierre-Zinal. Author Matt Flaherty is a professional runner, freelance writer, and running coach based in Bloomington, Indiana. He’s been running competitively for most of his
Senior Guide Simon Conroy Takes on the Tot Dret for the Fiona Conroy Trust
It has now been four years since the passing of my sister-in-law Fiona from a very aggressive strain of Leukemia. Although time passes on, my thoughts of Fiona and her achievements in life still move around my mind, especially when out running solo on long trails. My family endeavors to keep Fiona’s memory alive through
Courmayeur in a Nut Shell
Tim Tollefson’s pretty confident that when in Italy, if you retire without an evening gelato, it’s considered disrespectful.
Around Mont Blanc with David Laney
Editor’s note: It’s UTMB season in Chamonix, and trail runners from around the world are converging on the town. One of them is Ashland, Oregon-based David Laney, a friend of several of us here at Run the Alps. In this post, David shares his thoughts about trail running in and around the Mont Blanc region.