Links and Thoughts on UTMB

As race reports and articles come across the wires, a clearer picture is coming into view; but that doesn't mean that additional questions aren't raised.  The difficulty of the scheduling changes, the course reroutes, the way in which organizers communicate to participants can cause frustration at varying levels.  Some handled it well (exceptionally well), like …

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2011 Sierre-Zinal Results and Commentary

The fourth stop of the Sky Runner World Series at Sierre-Zinal turned into a fantastic duel between familiar foes.  Sierre-Zinal results tell us a lot about mountain running, especially from an American perspective.  First, however, the race itself: Here at Inside Trail we were spot-on with the men’s winner of the Race of the Five …

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