For an athlete to take full advantage of their training and maximize their performance, it is essential to become familiar with and Rate your Perceived Exertion.
Photos from 2/2/2012 Team Trail Run, Seven Hills Trail & a More
Montrail Mountain Masochist Shoe Review
By MPF Athlete Harry Hamilton
What I am looking for in a good trail running shoe is one that I can run over 12 hours in, is comfortable, has enough support in the mid foot, and has some cushion in the heel. I also prefer a wide toe box and protection on top of the toe box for when I inevitably stub a toe. For those of you who have had the displeasure of seeing my feet after a 24 hour or 100 mile race you know that this is not a “nice to have.” This is a necessity for me.
Julian Vicente's 2012 Oil Creek 100 Mile Race Report
Back in August I noticed a few spots opened up for the Oil Creek 100. Since it was within driving distance, I decided to give the race a go. This was my 3rd 100 mile race, and training plan had been consistent throughout the summer. However, two weeks prior I raced a local 50k and caught a cold which turned into bronchitis. During my two week taper I knew how important rest was, especially now.
Race Report: The 2012 Vermont 50 Mile Run by Jody LaPar
Len Huffman's 2012 Mountain Madness 50k Race Report
Julian Vicente's 2012 Mountain Madness 50k Race Report
For those who are unfamiliar with ultra trail races, a 50k covers the distance of just over 31 miles. Now add in a forest full of roots, rocks, boulders, stumps, downed trees, streams and terrain which will bring you up and down a total of 13,650'. Mountain Madness 2012 is held in Ringwood, New Jersey.
Randy Miller's 2012 Mountain Madness 50k Race Report
Chris Focacci's 2012 Mountain Madness 50k Race Report
Video of the 2012 Mountain Madness 50k!
Here is our video from the 2012 Mountain Madness 50k! NJTrailSeries.com organizes the Mountain Madness 50k, 25k & 7 mile Trail Races each year around Fall. The race takes place throughout Ringwood State Park & Ramapo Reservation. Video & footage is shot & created by MountainPeakFitness.com. Music by Kid Rock "Born Free".
Photos from the 2012 Mountain Madness Trail Races!
Elizabeth Azze's 2012 Hancock Shaker Village 50 Mile Ultramarathon Race Report
Photos from the 2012 Hancock Shaker Village 50 Mile Ultramarathon
Here are photos from the 2012 Hancock Shaker Village 50 Mile Ultramarathon that Joe Azze from Mountain Peak Fitness took during this years race.
Inov-8 X-Talon 190's Shoe Review
I’ve always preferred a lighter trail shoe that allows me to feel and react to the ground. I feel more nimble in a lighter shoe, which until recently was difficult to find in a trail shoe. The X-Talon's 190's are the lightest trail shoe offered by Inov-8 designed to have minimal amounts of cushioning so they were the perfect pair for me to try! They were comfortable from the moment I tried them on and walked around my apartment.
Jody LaPar's 2012 TransRockies Run Race Report
TheTransRockies Run by MPF Campmor Athlete, Jody LaPar. I had been thinking about the Trans Rockies Race for close to a year prior to the event. As race day approached, I had been working with teammate Elizabeth Azze to focus on race specific training such as lots of climbing and faster descending to get ready for the big mountains.
Harry Hamilton's 2012 Leadville 100 Mile Run Race Report
Race week for the Leadville trail 100 race started off a little differently than any other race week. I had never registered for a race that added two miles and significant climbs each way of a 50 mile out and back race course with less than a week before race day. I wasn’t happy or worried about the extra mileage at the time. All of the participants would have to deal with it.
The Inov-8 Mudroc 290's Trail Running Shoe Review
Team Trail Run in Sterling Forest 8/4/12
Race Report: The 2012 Vermont 100 by Harry Hamilton
The Vermont 100 mile foot race is no joke for sure. Many endurance racers have stated that it is runnable. If I haven’t conquered a course that is described as runnable I don’t subscribe to that notion. Last year I had raced this course and the course won. This year’s race plan was exactly the same as last year. I even ran in the exact same shoes. The only difference was my fitness level that I hoped would allow me to reach my goal time.
