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2012 Soaring Wings Half Marathon

In only 5 years, the Soaring Wings Half Marathon has become a must-do race for many Arkansans.  In response, the registration limit was increased, but that didn’t prevent the race

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Have a Cowbell-filled Halloween

Don’t forget, cyclocross this weekend in Fayetteville. And yes, we’ll be giving away more cowbells because things are just a little too quiet in Northwest Arkansas right now. Visit the

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Exploring your inner strength.

Return to Iron Mountain

Jerry – “How you doin’ up there?” Me – “Hurtin’” Jerry – “Well you’re ridin’ good.” This was the discussion about 5 minutes before Jerry passed me on the initial climb at

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Firecracker 5K
Many racers used the climb out of transition to hydrate and get some nutrition...and mug for the camera.

Tri it in the Dirt

We’ve covered a few triathlons this year and part of an XTERRA during DeGray TriFest Weekend but this past weekend we were able to enjoy a couple of grueling XTERRA’s at DeGray

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The perfect evening.

Tent Nights

It’s easy to get caught up in the numbers game. How much money, how much time, how many square feet. My favorite is tent nights. Every year I try to

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How to Play the Cowbell

You were told to bring your cowbell to an outdoor event. But what to do with one? How do they work? What is proper playing etiquette? How do you play

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Friends and Family can be very supportive of racers.

Why I Love Spectating Cyclocross

Written and performed by Lisa, a non cyclocross rider. The cowbells. Let’s face it folks, those things are obnoxious. Not slightly annoying, not a little unnerving, they are obnoxious. And we

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The Approach by Jake Meredith

The Stoke

Warm beams of sunlight warm your tent, begging you to brave the cold morning air to make coffee. Reluctantly you unzip the tent, careful not to disturb the thin layer

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