WISH YOU WERE HERE?
Question: What’s the perfect excuse to get you and your family to a gorgeous tropical island?
Answer: An athletic competition!
That’s exactly what runners from 30 different US states and 14 different countries thought when entering the XTERRA Makena Beach Trail Run in Maui.
With a backdrop of bright blue skies and palm trees swaying in the balmy breeze, 355 competitors ran to their hearts content and then enjoyed the rest of the day in paradise at the Maui Prince Resort.
Results for the XTERRA Makena Beach Trail Run
Whether it’s a tropical destination such as Hawaii or Brazil, a winter wonderland like Lake Tahoe, NV or Ogden, UT or a European rendezvous in Czech Republic or Italy… finding a race outside your neighborhood is a great way to see someplace new and be active at the same time.
Until next time… arrivederci, auf wiedersehen, adios… gotta run!
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EXPERT ADVICE: KEEP IT FRESH
Veteran runner Brian Metzler of Boulder, CO returns to the XTERRA Trail Mix for another trail running tip…
His resume includes being the founding editor of Trail Runner Magazine and Adventure Sports Magazine. Brian has penned articles for Runner's World, Running Times, Men's Journal and Outside magazine. He has run more than 400 races during the past 25 years, ranging from 50 meters to 100 miles.
10 ways to keep your running crisp in the winter
1. Take a break. That’s right, it says here that a good way to stay motivated and fit during the winter is to take time off. No matter what level of runner you are, your body will appreciate taking some time off — maybe a week or two — to recover from a long summer of training and racing. But don’t get lazy and start eating Krispy Kremes every meal, stay active in other activities and catch up on sleep.
2. Cross train. Furthering that point, give your legs (and brain) a break and spend more time cycling, mountain biking, hiking, swimming, cross country skiing, surfing or Stairmastering (is that even a word?) this winter. Now is a good time to build muscle and give your joints a break, and the more cross-training you do, the better overall fitness you’ll have when you start building your running base again.
3. Sign up for a race. Some people can fall out of bed and run 10 miles. Others among us hit snooze four or five times. One way to stay motivated and fit during the winter months is to sign up for a winter race. It could be a local turkey trot or a destination half marathon or marathon. Just don’t put too much pressure on yourself during the winter months and avoid doing speed work this time of year. Remember, it’s technically the “off-season” so have some fun. (And pick a race in a warm destination like Arizona, Florida or Mexico!)
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HOT OFF THE PRESS: "Xduro"
You know you’re a runner when… you check the no shirt option at races, know that PR does not stand for public relations and can say “fartlek” without giggling…
You know you’re a runner when that 5k or 10k option just isn’t long enough, so you do the loop again…just for fun. For those nodding your head, this is for you:
“Xduro” -- THE XTERRA TRAIL RUNNING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
The latest news for XTERRA is the addition of “Xduro” – ENDURANCE trail runs that will take your body and mind on an off-road adventure like no other…
Some will be half-marathons, some may be 18k or even 27k, but one thing is certain -- each one will serve up a buffet of obstacles the road just doesn’t offer. Navigating through dirt pathways, dodging boulders, leaping over roots, clambering up hills that make your calves cry and skating down valleys that allow you to survey some of the most scenic vistas Mother Nature has painted.
"After 12 years of producing trail runs alongside our XTERRA off-road triathlons we've learned that our audience wants a bigger challenge than a 10k," said TEAM Unlimited CEO Tom Kiely. "What the market told us was to create a series of half-marathons that have a physical challenge parallel to that of a road marathon, but with Mother Nature along for the ride."
More than a dozen endurance runs across the U.S. and several more around the globe will ready runners for the ultimate Hawaiian experience - the XTERRA Trail Running World Championship at Kualoa Ranch on the island of Oahu.
The inaugural XTERRA Trail Running World Championship is scheduled for December 7, 2008, a week before the Honolulu Marathon.
Racers can get their first taste of the rugged half-marathon on November 25th at the XTERRA Oconee Heritage Park Trail Run in Athens, Georgia.
Official Press Release
XTERRA GEAR - REGULATE YOUR CORE
Anyone who runs in chilly temperatures knows that your body goes from cold and stiff to hot and sweaty in no time…
This full zip fleece made with our technical “Regulator M” fabric embodies multiple to keep the wearer dry, cool and comfortable.
The exterior is super soft – much appreciated by those you hug!
The middle layer is made from aero-capsule hollow yarns, with thermal and wind-stopper capabilities, keeping you comfortable in changing weather conditions by regulating core temperature and blocking the wind.
The inside is a polyester micro-fiber, which acts as the catalyst for our Dry-Tech Moisture Transport System that moves sweat from the body to the outside surface where it evaporates.
What more can you ask for? The vest comes in both men’s and women’s sizes and has side pockets to slip frosty hands or some money for a post run hot chocolate…
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