Tag: western states 100
Lance Armstrong pokes fun at U.S. Postal Service on Instagram
March 3rd, 2017 by Tim Huebsch | Posted in The Scene | 5 Comments »
Lance Armstrong posted a photo to Instagram on March 1 showing that the U.S. Postal Service wants more than just US$100 million from him.
Amelia Boone’s rapid rise to OCR dominance and her love for ultrarunning
November 30th, 2016 by Tim Huebsch | Posted in Features, Trail Running | No Comments »
Star obstacle course racer and ultrarunner Amelia Boone didn’t begin racing until she was 28. In the five years since, she has become one of the sport’s most decorated athletes.
Jim Walmsley breaks Canadian Rob Krar’s storied Grand Canyon records
October 5th, 2016 by Tim Huebsch | Posted in Trail Running | No Comments »
Ultrarunner Jim Walmsley bettered Canadian Rob Krar’s Grand Canyon rim-to-rim fastest known time, then turned around and set another record running back.
Western States 100 leader almost gets swept away during trail race river crossing
June 28th, 2016 by Tim Huebsch | Posted in Racing, Running videos, Trail Races, Trail Running | No Comments »
Watch as the then-leader of the Western States Endurance Run in California rebounds from getting swept away during the race’s river crossing.
VIDEO: Get a glimpse of views from the prestigious Western States 100 course
June 27th, 2016 by Sinead Mulhern | Posted in Trail Races, Trail Running | No Comments »
The Western States 100 is one of the most famous and most prestigious ultra events in the world. Taking place on an annual basis in California, the race is seen by many in the […]
Lance Armstrong paces friend at Western States 100-miler despite race ban
June 27th, 2016 by Tim Huebsch | Posted in The Scene, Trail Running | No Comments »
Lance Armstrong, a former cyclist who was stripped of seven Tour de France titles, paced ex-MLB player Eric Byrnes at the Western States 100.
Costly mistake opens door for youngest ever winner at Western States 100
June 26th, 2016 by Tim Huebsch | Posted in Trail Races, Trail Running | No Comments »
A 20-year-old became the youngest ever winner of the Western States 100 on Saturday in California while Canadian Alissa St Laurent was fifth.
Western States 100 course gets 360-degree video footage of route
May 10th, 2016 by Sinead Mulhern | Posted in Trail Races, Trail Running | No Comments »
Runners don’t just sign up for Western States. They must qualify by running an approved 100k or 100-mile race and throw their hat in the lottery with thousands of athletes vying for a slot. […]
Runner pockets surprising sum for selling notable race award online
February 9th, 2016 by Sinead Mulhern | Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
One America Ultra star has pocketed an extra $500.00 after selling his prize from this iconic California 100-miler. Ultrarunner Jared Hazen has found a creative way to make an extra buck. The notable U.S. […]
Lance Armstrong heading to Western States 100 training event
February 4th, 2016 by Sinead Mulhern | Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
He’s been talking about getting into ultrarunning and now it’s confirmed: Lance Armstrong is training to go the long distances. This has been confirmed this week with news that he is signed up for […]
Rob Krar wins Western States 100 for second consecutive year
June 28th, 2015 by Sinead Mulhern | Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
Canadian runner Rob Krar has just won the Western States 100 ultra race for the second year in a row. Krar ran the 100 miler in 14:48:59 knocking minutes off of his last year’s […]
Rob Krar shares his Western States Strava data
July 3rd, 2014 by Dan Way | Posted in Runs & Races | No Comments »
Rob Krar, a native to Hamilton, Ont. who now resides in Flagstaff, Ariz., won the illustrious Western States 100-mile race last weekend in a time of 14:53:22, the second fastest in the event’s history. […]
