Chucknoma – 3 weeks, 2 Ultras, and life
The following post is by Montana Trail Crew co-founder, Jeremy Wolf, who reflects on his recent move away from Missoula, injury, and ultra races in 2016. On January 20th as my…
Read MoreStrength & Conditioning for Runners (Part 2) with Mike Wolfe
Photo: Mountain Athletics. In an effort to answer common questions related to strength and conditioning for runners, and perhaps to debunk myths about the topic, Kristina Pattison recently caught up…
Read MoreStrength & Conditioning for Runners (Part 1) with David McHenry, DPT
McHenry and Shannon Rowbury. Credit: Oregon Live In an effort to answer common questions related to strength and conditioning for runners, and perhaps to debunk myths about the topic, Kristina…
Read MoreJeff Rome: Winterim
Winterim By Jeff Rome Winter and running are two words that usually stay at least ten yards apart, the one outside driving hibernation and the other being set aside for…
Read MoreTrail Chat with Trail Running Filmmaker/Photographer Bobby Jahrig
Bobby at the Oregon Coast. Photo Credit: Erin Williams Born and raised in Missoula, Bobby Jahrig is a 25-year old filmmaker, editor, aerial specialist and photographer. Bobby enjoys trail running,…
Read MoreAlpine Physical Therapy: It Is All About Balance
Ok, maybe not all about balance but a good component of running is. As I was out running at Blue Mountain the other day I caught my toe on rock,…
Read MoreJeremy Wolf: 3/4 Year Review
So what the heck is a ¾ year in review? It’s a legit question. My desire to write this now is twofold. First, I haven’t written a single race report…
Read MoreRATBOB Prairie Faction
MTC Note: Over the years we’ve shared tales of epic adventure runs across the Bob Marshall Wilderness undertaken annually by groups of Missoula runners called “RATBOB” (run across the Bob…
Read More2015 Rut Mountain Runs Preview
Whitefish native Matt Shryock (shown at the 2014 Rut) has been training in Alaska for his 3rd go here and is hoping to make Montana proud. Credit: Myke Hermsmeyer The Rut–now…
Read MoreAlpine Physical Therapy: Strengthening to Help Prevent Hamstring Injury
“You don’t want to pull a hammy!” I heard this phrase repeatedly growing up playing sports in Anchorage, AK. I never thought I would end up telling so many runners…
Read MoreThe Continental Divide Route, Part 2 by Jeff Rome
The Continental Divide Route, Part 2 by Jeff Rome “I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was…
Read MoreThe Continental Divide Route, Part 1 by Jeff Rome
THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE ROUTE, Part 1 by Jeff Rome I learned to backpack in Colorado, California, Arizona, through desert, canyons, timberline passes and rocky ridgelines. Food was kept…
Read MoreRATBOB 2015 by Steve Brown
RATBOB 2015 by Steve Brown In January the maps rolled out. Maps of the Bob appear on the kitchen table when the days grow short and the trails icy….
Read MoreTrail Chat with Nicole Hunt: Em Kendrick- Big Dipper Running Team Manager
Have you noticed Montana runners wearing Big Dipper Running uniforms and wondered what is the Big Dipper Running Team all about? August’s MTC Trail Chat is with Em Kendrick who…
Read MoreWestern Montana Trails Series by Amelia Hagen-Dillon: Rattlesnake Wilderness
Sunset at Boulder Lake. Rattlesnake Wilderness, Montana. Photo: Amelia Hagen-Dillon Editor’s note: Amelia is co-owner of Cairn Cartographics, a company based in Missoula that makes beautiful, accurate, outdoor recreation maps…
Read MoreTrail Chat with Nicole Hunt: Henry Reich
July’s MTC Trail Chat is with Henry Reich age 28. Henry burst into the local trail scene with his 2nd place at the competitive DFMI and a few weeks later won…
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