2014 BIG BASIN 50K RACE REPORT

Well, I’ve posted a fair bit about my running on FB and Twitter, mostly just annoying people, but I think this is my first official “race report.” For what it’s worth, the likes and the little comments people post mean a lot to me. You folks help keep me motivated and spur on my “relentless forward…

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REVIEW: ALTRA INSTINCT 2.0

Altra Instinct 2.0

Please Altra, don’t lose the plot. You’re my shoe. Someone with no experience with Instincts might be really pleased with the Altra Instinct 2.0. But I’d venture to say those of us who’ve been wearing them since the Original, will notice immediately how far Altra has strayed. I’ve got so many pairs of Altras, it’s…

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IMPRESSIONS: ALTRA LONE PEAK 1.5

Altra Lone Peak 1.5

Altra, stay on target. I absolutely LOVE my Lone Peak 1.5’s and really appreciate Altra offering the subdued black color scheme. I’ve got about 150 miles on mine, with So Cal trail & fire roads, runs maxing out at about 20 miles. In these conditions, I love everything about the shoes. The tread really gives…

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