This year I was fortunate to be able to participate in the Rock the Ridge mile Endurance challenge at the Mohonk Preserve. In 2014 this was my first 50 miler. I registered in 2015 but had to defer because of Plantar Fasciitis. It was a long journey for my recovery so the word GRATITUDE can’t even describe my feelings being able to train and participate this year.

After a year of running with the MPF RNR Team, I was excited to return to the place where it all began, the one and only Breakneck Point Trail Marathon! 

MPF client Eric Aditya writes about his battles with injuries, mud, rain and his new training plan under the guidance of MPF coach Elizabeth Azze.

Some folks spend their entire lives trying to get a sighting of the rare male Rusiecki in the wild. I not only managed to spot it, it ended up chasing me all through southern VT. This is my story…

 Since moving to the US, the ADK Great Rage Traverse has been on my list of must dos.

I woke up, and my watch said 3:10am. The Tammany 10 started at 6:30 in the Delaware Water Gap, over 4 hours north of where I was scrambling...

Enjoy some photos taken by MPF's Joe Azze during the 2016 Tammany 10!

Over the weekend of February 20th, the MPF RNR team headed into the backcountry of New Hampshire’s White Mountains to do a little winter backpacking. Here are some pictures from the adventure!

This is a great exercise that challenges your grip and single arm strength as well as the connection it has to your core.  

The repetitive motion of running has a way of exposing every weakness and imbalance over time. Those impairments can quickly turn into an injury if not addressed. Some of the most common areas of injury in runners are the ankle & Achilles tendon.

I've proven in the past to be a bit of the suggestible type. Particularly where racing is concerned. And as more and more races start to look enticing, I've found it harder and harder to say no.

What a special day. I had such a memorable experience at Lookout Mountain and hope to be back one day!

Date: December 27th, 2015
Location: Bear Mountain & Harriman State Park, NY.
Adventure: Suffern Bear Mountain Trail North to South
Data: 23 miles, 6,000+ feet elevation gain.

Happy New Year from Mountain Peak Fitness! Our videos, photos and training philosophy are meant to inspire you to get up and get moving! In 2016 we look forward to sharing helpful training articles as well as continuing to showcase the action of our awesome community! Thank you for your support!

Date: November 22nd, 2015
Location: North Eastern Catskills of New York
Adventure: Devil’s Path, 25 miles of Catskill rocks and roots with 10k of climbing

We are here to explore the lands as freely as we like but we must revere them. With proper preparation and awareness we can accomplish the goal of safe travel and enjoyment while simultaneously minimizing our impact and leaving the Parks and Forests in better shape when we leave.

I believe the adventure and joy that trail running offers should be experienced by all so this past weekend I led a beginner trail running clinic at Bear Mountain State Park sponsored by  Run On Hudson Valley.