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Ozark Foothills trail 50K: A Great Start To My 2019 Running Season


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On the weekend of April 6th, 2019, I took a trip down to Wildwood, Missouri to run the Ozark Foothills 50k trail race put on by the Terrain Trail Runners, who are based in St. Louis, MO. It’s a beautiful course run on the fast and challenging trails at Greensfelder Park in Wildwood, MO., located […]

April 25, 2019

Trail Running With Trekking Poles: My First Experience


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Well, that wasn’t so bad after all. I received a pair of Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z trekking poles from the sweets for Christmas, but I haven’t had a chance to take them for a whirl until now. The snow has mostly cleared from my favorite trail, so I had a great opportunity to take […]

March 17, 2019

My Thoughts On Getting Into the Superior Trail 100 Mile Lottery. Again.


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I still remember that weekend clearly. I remember the Adrenaline. The Excitement. The Energy. I remember the beautiful weather. I remember thinking how lucky I was to be there. Then I remember the severe cramping less than 20 miles in. That it was way too soon to hurt. I remember thinking if I’d made a […]

January 20, 2019

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Hi! I’m Jesse from Chicago—a dedicated runner, tech enthusiast, and outdoor gear aficionado. I enjoy sharing my adventures, gear reviews, and insights on technology. Join me as I explore and write about my passions.

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