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We’re Not in Arkansas Anymore

After 16 hours of driving through the night and part of the day, Arkansas Outside contributor Cliff Li and I arrived in the historic mining town of Leadville, Colorado. Home

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Pre-Race News from Leadville100 MTB

We’re ready to cheer for our Arkansas contingent racing tomorrow morning in Colorado at the Leadville 100 mile Mountain Bike Race. Nearly 2.000 riders including champions, icons of the sport, celebreties in

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This way.

34th White River 4-Mile Classic

The race name, distance, and course have been modified since its inception in 1979. Initially a 10k (6.2 miles), it became what we know as the 4-Mile Classic in 1984.

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Crazy from the heat?

Breathe, Believe and Battle

“Breathe, Believe and Battle”  that mantra has most recently been attributed to Olympic volleyball star Kerri Walsh via her former coach Terry Tanner.  I think I have the Believe part

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Firecracker 5K
Look! We found water.

Floating in the Drought

From Summer, 2012 Much of Arkansas is currently under severe/extreme drought conditions. It hasn’t rained much here all summer. Every time we get a few drops Facebook lights up with

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It’s our first contest!

Arkansas Outside has partnered with Fayettechill Clothing Company to offer our first ever contest. And this is an easy one to enter. For the rest of August all you have

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Time for the Ranch Run

Last year, The Ranch Run made its debut on the running scene with almost 100 participants.  It provided runners, volunteers, and supporters the unique opportunity to visit the Soaring Wings

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Heading up Columbine (photo courtesy of Leadvile Race Series)

More on Leadville

Below is the latest media release from the Leadville MTB100 folks. Looks like a strong group of riders. They also sent along a tease about Lance Armstrong training in the

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I’ll Take Mine, On the Rocks

Running has been a focal point for me this week.If you haven’t noticed the new page on Arkansas Outside, check out the Race the Base tab. Arkansas Outside is one of many

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