This is a 54 mile adventure that runs through the heart of the Catskill Mountains of New York. These are extremely rugged and mountainous trails. This was Ben's 2nd time running the race. In 2014 he placed 2nd to Jan Wellford. Coming off an injury, Ben wasn’t sure how his day would go...

We found a hidden gem of an event at the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Albert in Canada! This event offers four challenging races and we went to tackle the 165k. Congratulations to MPF athlete Karl Loops for placing 3rd overall! Checkout more from the UTMA, including photos from the race. 

The trail and atmospheric conditions this year at Manitou's Revenge were challenging to say the least, with hot, humid air, and slick rocks giving us runners an even greater challenge than usual. Instead of a race report this time, I decided to try a gear report. I figure if those conditions were not tough enough to test some gear, I don’t know what would be.

Jared Burdick will be competing in the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run this Saturday! In his lead up to race weekend, Jared writes about his training for the WS100 and how his race went at the Lake Sonoma 50 where he received the Golden Ticket!

“As spring arrived, my preparations for the Cayuga Trails Marathon were going swimmingly. I had taken advantage of a mild Ithaca winter to get in a steady diet of 70–90 mile weeks coupled with regular workouts and even a few runs on the trails at Treman and Buttermilk but then I was stopped in my tracks…”

Here is just 4 minutes of the 13+ hours it took MPF RNR athlete Kehr Davis to negotiate the 54 miles from Big Hollow Road to Phoenicia, NY on some of the most challenging terrain the East Coast has to offer.

I "Was Live" from the 2017 Manitou's Revenge Ultramarathon and Relay at mile 34ish on Indian Head Mountain, Devils Path!

During Memorial Day weekend this year, the Mountain Peak Fitness / Red Newt Racing Team made their way up to the White Mountains of New Hampshire to complete the 18.8 mile Presidential Traverse. 

ou have to embrace the darkness to get to the light. There have been a lot of big changes in my life since my last race report, which was for Grindstone 100. I pretty much had a walk through Hell at Grindstone, as my marriage was coming to an end amongst other things. Trudging through pouring rain mostly alone for 30 hours or so gives a person way too much time to think....

Ben Nephew was back for another go at this years Cayuga Trails 50 Mile Run in Ithaca, New York! Here is how his race went.

193 Photos from the 2017 Cayuga Trails 50 Mile & Marathon. Photos by MPF's Joe & Elizabeth Azze. 

Today was Global Running Day so we hope you had the opportunity to get outside and run around a little. Also, in our Clients in Action feature, a father & son team are in Ecuador adventuring and shared a few photos. 

Another inspiring weekend on the trail racing scene! We were on site at the beautiful Cayuga Trails 50 Mile & Marathon in Ithaca, NY. A 50 mile USATF National Trail Championship event. Congratulations to MPF RNR team members & everyone who shared in the beauty of trails this weekend.

To celebrate our fallen soldiers and to those that are currently serving, we chose to head to the state that carries the slogan "Live Free or Die", New Hampshire. We spent time giving thanks by hiking the iconic Presidential Traverse.

Ben is I’m always interested in challenging new routes, and has been especially interested in new FKT routes in CT & MA that are accessible for months longer than trails up north so he found himself the South Taconic Trail along with the AT that gave him a challenging route of 27 miles with about 8,000 feet of gain and some amazing views! 

If you love the trails as much as we do, please consider getting involved with the events listed in this post. Our trails need your help and support!

The Static Hamstring Stretch with Active Leg Raise is a great way to open up your hips and lengthen your hamstrings. This stretch focuses on improving your ability to extend through your hips and ensure your core is properly engaged throughout the pattern. 

Photos are from the 11th annual Hyner View Trail Challenge in PA. Taken by MPF / Joe Azze.

Ben Nephew was back for a 3rd year and win # 3 at the Breakneck Marathon but the return of Adam Russell after his 2nd place to Ben last year had different thoughts about how the race would turn out...

Here is a 1 minute video of MPF RNR athlete Matt Lipsey at mile 3.5 during the 2017 Hyner View Trail Challenge and on his way to a 2nd consecutive win at the 25k distance!