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Trail Flow
Illustration by Jadyn Chen As a trail runner, finding flow is a necessity for success. One doesn’t run on a technical trail, but rather...


The Simple Beauty of the FKT
Photos: Les Morales The beauty of the FKT (Fastest Known Time) is that they are made for everyone, wherever and whenever you want. You...

Runners of The Bay Episode 46: Jeffrey Stern Smiles Widest When the Terrain is Technical
This week we’re talking to Jeffrey Stern, a professional runner for Salomon, dog dad, coach, freelance writer, and marketing consultant....


Jeffrey Stern Smashes Record for Unsupported Runner on 42-Mile Los Padres Traverse
Grueling route started in the Dick Smith Wilderness and ended at the Upper Oso picnic area. Read more on Noozhawk.

Local Ultrarunner Jeffrey Stern Completes 68-Mile Backbone Trail in Fastest Known Time
"Laguna Blanca cross country coach battles through rain, hail and wind to traverse the Santa Monica Mountains in 11 hours, 10 minutes"...


My First Fastest Known Time: The Backbone Trail
When my friend Adam Kimble described his experience during his successful supported Tahoe Rim Trail Fastest Known Time (FKT), I knew...

Santa Barbara Vertical (and Virtual) Kilometer Interview
La Cumbre Peak rises over 1,000 meters from Santa Barbara and the Pacific Ocean. It is rare for a mountain this high to be so close to...


Lee Berube Races Against Himself
The Escarpment Trail 'Run' course record holder and two-time champion Lee Berube is looking to achieve greatness in 2020. The record he's...


A Decade Done
Just getting back into that social media thing after a week completely off followed by a week of limited use and I've got to say friends,...


Dreaming of a Dipsea Dynasty
First held in 1905, The Dipsea Race is the longest running trail race in America. Stretching 7.4 miles from Mill Valley to Stintson...


mid (race) week, random rest day musings
Running slowly has a meditative effect on me. The sights, the sounds of everything around - I love to take it all in. I always run w/o...


The Los Padres National Forest Traverse
The concept was simple really – traverse three mountain ranges, tip-toe around two wilderness areas all while crossing the entire...

Gibraltar Road: The Struggle
Gibraltar Road meanders up the rocky and rugged Santa Ynez Mountains with almost no regard to pitch or direction—it’s steep when we need...


Next Level Gravel Grinding: 3T Exploro
What can one expect from a niche buster? We believe a bike that literally can replace an entire stable gathering dust in a garage. A...


Portland Brevet: Pack Light, Travel Far
Pack light, travel far (aka: PLTF) – the idea itself seems simple enough. Rooted in the principal of taking only what you need and...
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