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The Javelina Jundred (and 100K) which took place on 10/29 – 10/30, is an experience like no other for anyone with the opportunity to run this desert ultra near Fountain Hills, Arizona. Two trail ultra-runners and HOKA employees, Cassy Campanella and Jeannine Ho, share their experiences running the Javelina Jundred.
Well, it’s that time of year when the temps turn frigid, and the weather becomes relentless. Shorts and capris are no match in combating winter weather, but thankfully full length tights are able to do the trick so we can continue adventuring all year long.
Materials matter, especially when using them for performance purposes. Functionality is king, as it determines your comfort, security, and overall enjoyment while recreating. Wool is considered one of the best performance materials on the market, as its functionality second to none. Let’s go through what makes wool a go-to material for your outdoor adventures.
I know we are all supposed to do it, but how important is strength training for overall running fitness? And if you could only do one exercise, what would it be and why?
We chose to tackle three sections of the Long Path. The Long Path is a storied 357+ mile hiking trail stretching from the George Washington Bridge in New York City to Altamont near Albany. It runs north into the Palisades along the Hudson River before veering west into Harriman State Park and the Catskills.
I see lots of people using them, both in hiking and trail running, and I’m thinking about getting some. Are they mainly used for going uphill, and is there a technique to using them?
Being a Trail Sister will teach you many things. I know that when I bring you along to group runs, to hikes, or to volunteer and cheer at races, you’ll be surrounded by incredible women who will show you that you can do the hardest things.
In addition to length, which—although not the most important factor—should definitely be considered, other factors that should be used to choose your first thru-hike are: complexity of logistics, terrain and climate, navigational challenges, physical difficulty, and popularity.
How do you fight off the feelings of doubt or imposter syndrome?
Something that always makes me groan inwardly when I see an article about trail or ultra running are the photos that accompany it. Without fail, these photos are on some crisp mountainside at the peak of summer or desert mountains in Arizona or some cool forest in the Pacific Northwest. As a midwesterner my entire life, I long to live somewhere with daily views like those photos, but my reality is quite different.
We want women to feel included and encouraged to play on the trails, no matter their pace or mode of foot-to-dirt powered activity.
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