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MPF Guided Trail Adventure for the Bergen Catholic Wrestling Team

It was a great day out on the trails today! The MPF Campmor Trail Running Team guided the Bergen Catholic Wrestling Team on a trail running adventure in Harriman State Park. A good portion of the run was along the Appalachian Trail (AT) which is roughly 2180 miles in length. Though we only did a few miles on it, they are some of the more technical trails you will find in the park. Good luck to the BC Crusaders with their 2012 wrestling season!

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Phil Germakian Phil Germakian

Alaska Mountain Ultrarunning Camp by Phil Germakian!

In March 2011, I came across the Alaska Mountain Ultrarunning Camp while browsing the website, iRunFar.com.  Before I even looked at the cost, I immediately decided to sign-up for two reasons. The first being, ALASKA!

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Randy Miller Randy Miller

Randy Miller's 2011 Mountain Madness 50K Race Report

Saturday morning, 5AM.  I wake up and can’t believe the day has finally arrived.  Today will be the third running of the Mountain Madness 50K.  Seems like only yesterday when I toed the line for the very first race.  Like every year I spent a lot of time on the course training, trying to remember every turn, every hill, and anything else that would give me an advantage on race day.  This 50K in my opinion is one of the toughest in the Northeast.

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Chris Focacci Chris Focacci

Chris Focacci's 2011 Mountain Madness 50k Race Report

Out of all the NJ Trail Series races, this is one of my favorite events.  Mountain Madness is a rugged 50K with approximately 5,000 feet of elevation gain held on the rocky trails throughout the Ramapo Mountains of Northern New Jersey.

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leonard huffman leonard huffman

Lenny Huffman's 2011 Mountain Madness 50K Race Report "Getting lost"

Good Legs are only part of the equation…Mountain Madness 50k (referred to often as MOMA) is a trail race put on by NJ Trail Series. It is held in parts of Ringwood & Ramapo state parks in northern NJ. Now in its 3rd year, MOMA had races of 50k, 25k & 7.7 miles. This years event took place on October 15th.

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Randy Miller Randy Miller

Race Report: 2011 Vermont 100 Mile Endurance by Randy Miller

Well it has been a couple of weeks since Vermont 100 and I figure I better get my thoughts down before they fade away.  Vermont 100 has a special place in my ultra running history as it was my first 100 miler.  I ran it in 2007 and came in 10th place with a time of 18:55.  I was very driven back then and followed a strict training program.

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The Nathan Endurance Pack Gear Review

By MPF Athlete Len Huffman
The pack - The Nathan Endurance hydration pack is the latest addition to the Nathan Hydration pack family, It is a vest style hydration pack that features a 70oz bladder. It  has 1 medium sized storage pocket that has a divider and is large enough for a light weight ,compact piece of clothing such as a winter hat or additional nutrition along with a cell phone, etc.

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Elizabeth Azze Elizabeth Azze

Elizabeth's 2011 Running with the Devil Race Report

In the midst of a record breaking heat wave, 100 plus participants decided to embark on a journey that made them wonder if indeed the devil had taken over their minds and bodies. I mean really their aren’t many people who participate in a race where the day time high was projected to be in the high 90’s to 100º with the northeast humidity added in of course.

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Zsuzsanna Carlson Zsuzsanna Carlson

Zsuzsanna's 2011 Running with The Devil Race Report

Honestly, I signed up for this race with intentions of just showing face and having fun with with the trail running team and friends. It is 8 days before the BIG ONE, The Escarpment Trail Run....a definite goal race for me.

 

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Chris Focacci Chris Focacci

Chris Focacci's 2011 Running with The Devil Race Report

Within the first two months of 2011, I had already raced two 50K’s and a marathon. I had a heavy upcoming race schedule for the year and was feeling as fit as ever.  Unfortunately, at the NJ Ultra Festival 100 mile race in March, I suffered a tendon injury in my foot and had to drop out of the race.  As all too common after coming back from an injury, I rushed back...

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Shoe Reviews Chris Focacci Shoe Reviews Chris Focacci

The Saucony ProGrid Xodus 2.0

The first generation Saucony Xodus and I have had a long past.  It was my first “true” trail running sneaker, and the shoe in which I ran my first ultra.  I probably ended up putting close to 500 miles on those sneakers before they were retired

 

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Phil Germakian Phil Germakian

Saucony ProGrid Peregrine Trail Shoe Review

The Saucony ProGrid Peregrine is a terrific trail shoe. It’s lightweight and flexible design, makes it a good choice for runners who are interested in transitioning into a more minimalist trail shoe.

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