Southern Connecticut to host trail ultra marathon.

The Bluff 50k trail race, hosted by Bimbler’s Sound, will be held on October 26th at Guilford, Connecticut. The event will pass over a network of trails, some of which are not normally open to public access. Billed as being “…exactly what you think it isn’t…”, [Read more...]

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The Old Man of West
Woods has sharp teeth. He lives near
a magical crevice.

Iggy

SilentRunner on the Asics Nimbus 10

I have road tested the Nimbus 10 and they are an improvement on Nimbus 9. Superior cushioning all round. You will notice the thicker heal. Runner’s World recommends them for mid-weight runners, but it’s probably a good trainer for heavier runners or those who require additional cushioning. The curved shape of the laces helps fit. I tend to rip the heal out of shoes, but this has not happened since Nimbus 8. The fit is as good as Nimbus 9. Asics knows they have a loyal following for this shoe, hence the additional hike in price.

Nipmuck Race Report

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Submitted by Bounce.

Okay, I threw out my shoes, due to the lack of cushioning and a ripped open toe, soaked my feet, and ate everything in sight. Now I have time to give you my take on this year’s Nipmuck Trail Marathon. [Read more...]

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