LaSportiva Mountain Cup

Way too much to describe (though some are highlighted in individual entries) in 29 races over 6 years. To sum my experience up was that I was burning the candle at both ends during all of these years and this series was my sole reason for getting out of town […]

2009-2014: ‘Trail Running Roots’: LaSportiva Mountain Cups, USA

29 Nov, 2014 in LaSportiva Mountain Cup by megan kimmel

(This is one of my favorite races ever! So much fun!) I couldn’t figure out why this trail race started in waves as there were not thousands of people doing it. And because I was a late entry (unprepared as usual) I had to put a great deal of effort […]

5/31/14: ‘Hell yea’, 7 Sisters Trail Race, Amherst, MA

31 May, 2014 in LaSportiva Mountain Cup by megan kimmel

Barr Mountian Trail Run is a great training run for the Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon and also just a great race on its own. Manitou Springs has always been a fun place to visit. I always look forward to my pre-race Italian meal and post-race crepes at the European […]

7/10/11: ‘Bailed’, Barr Mtn Trail Run, Manitou Springs, CO

10 Jul, 2011 in LaSportiva Mountain Cup / Other Races by megan kimmel

I woke up this morning, took a breath through my nose and my whole nasal cavity full of liquid, crusty snot dropped into my mouth. That is probably the most disgusting thing that has ever happened to me. I am pretty sure that it was from the countless hours spent […]

5/31/10: ‘Gnarly’-Jemez Trail Race, Los Alamos, NM

31 May, 2010 in LaSportiva Mountain Cup by megan kimmel

Wow! What an incredible course. Green! A good uphill on rocky fire road then a tight, overgrown single-track descent so fast you have to hold onto and swing around small trees and branches. An Exilarating 10k! And the real prize, the the wild rhododendron were in full bloom. What a […]

5/30/09: ‘Fun’, Rock2Rock, Asheville, NC

30 May, 2009 in LaSportiva Mountain Cup by megan kimmel

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