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XTERRA West Championship Race Report

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  It has been more than a week since the XTERRA West Championship in Las Vegas and I have had some time to reflect.  My early season fitness relies primarily on … Continue reading

Over-reaching, Bronchitis, and the North American Snowshoe Championship

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When things are going well, my instinct is to ride the wave, which has gotten me in trouble on more than one occasion.  Recently I had a good string of … Continue reading

The Right Tool for the Job

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The Right Tool for the Job By: Josiah Middaugh For XTERRA racing you can use much of the same gear you use on the road with one major exception- the … Continue reading

USSSA National Snowshoe Championship, February 25th, 2012

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My four week journey of winter racing ended in Frisco, Colorado at the USSSA National Snowshoe Championship.  This race served as a legitimate championship race with qualifying races all over … Continue reading

Mt. Taylor Winter Quadrathlon, February 18th

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The Mt. Taylor Winter Quadrathlon is truly a one-of-a-kind event.  2012 marked it’s 29th year which must put it near the top of the list for a winter multi-sport event. … Continue reading

Winter Teva Mountain Games: Two races, two victories

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  The inaugural Winter Teva Mountain Games took place this weekend in Vail, Colorado and it is already being considered a huge success.  I participated in the 10k Snowshoe on … Continue reading

Double race weekend part I

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  With the month of February comes a month of winter racing.  I will do my best to keep my website updated as I compete in six races in four … Continue reading

Indoor training for outdoor results

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  Living in snow country presents some unique winter training opportunities and some challenges.  Uphill snowshoeing, skinning, and cross-country skiing can be good ways to get outdoors, stay motivated, and … Continue reading

A quick look back at 2011

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  2011 proved to be a great year on the racing scene and on the home-front.  My off-season racing (is that an oxymoron?) consisted of some local snowshoe races and … Continue reading

Spartan Race World Championship

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This year I decided to spend my off-season with a little unconventional training and racing.  The Spartan Race series was brought to my attention several months ago, but at the … Continue reading

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