Running (Road & Trail)

News Categories
Front runners crest the hill while they still had some light.

Howling at the mOOn

Years ago I was lucky enough to have a co-worker who loved to run. Most days you would find the two of us running three to six mile routes around

Read More »
Hex Carbon Repair
How do you use the Arkansas River Trail?

Arkansas River Trail Survey

Arkansas Outside Friend, John Barton of JBar Cycling is trying to get the word out about the Arkansas River Trail Survey. This survey is designed to collect information on how

Read More »
The start of the Easy Runner Firecracker Fast 5K.

It’s All Downhill From Here

“Someday, the pukers won’t beat me.” That quote is filed under things you might hear after a race that make you wonder about people who race. I have to give credit

Read More »
Firecracker 5K
Must be fun.

It’s Over. Let’s Do It Again.

In February, I signed up for this season’s first run of the Arkansas Trail Running Series. The series continued with  runs in March and April and the final championship run scheduled

Read More »
photo courtesy of barefootrunners.org

Free Your Feet?

I offer up this infographic (see, I can still use the hip terminology). How do you feel about barefoot running? Have you tried it? Do you have shoe-induced foot problems?

Read More »
Northwoods Trails
Enjoying the trails.

War Eagle Tailtwister Trail Run

Situated in the northwestern corner of the state, Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area is where I celebrated National Trails Day.  I decided to volunteer at the 2nd Annual War

Read More »
A couple of young ladies taking us to the "Gun Show."

National Running Day

Yesterday was National Running Day. What? You say you missed it? Take a lap. According to runningday.org, National Running Day, held annually on the first Wednesday in June, is a

Read More »
One of the cat awards.

The 2012 Catsmacker

(NEW CONTRIBUTOR! Jen Freilino gave us her race report from the Catsmacker this year. Thanks Jen!)  The Catsmacker is a 23 mile fun-run on 4-wheeler trails, forest-service roads, and a

Read More »
Waiting for you on a trail...

Big Weekend!

We had to make a lot of decisions on what to cover this weekend. If you see us at any of the following please say hi. If you are going

Read More »
Walkers, runners and quick little kids were involved.

Easter Seals Rock Run 8K

The temperature for the day was expected to reach the upper 90’s. The area’s largest music festival, Riverfest, would be in full full swing over the weekend. The three day

Read More »