The Estrella Mountains stand as looming giants south of Phoenix, the rugged peaks jutting high in the sky. nestled below the majestic giants are the single track trails located in the Estrella Mountain Regional Park, not as daunting but not to be underestimated. Like the rest of the night series, the temperatures were warm but manageable as the sun sunk in the sky. Runners who had participated in Sinister, Adrenaline, and Vertigo had an idea of what lay ahead. With options of 15k, 31k, and 62k, over 175 runners arrived planning to run between one and four loops. The loop’s elevation profile. The course rolls through the foothills of the Estrellas, climbing gradually for the first …
Hypnosis Race Report by John Kruelle
I’ll start by saying there were two things I failed to execute on this run… I needed two water bottles (only had one) and needed to fuel at a higher level, in spite of a good finish. PRE-RACE All week the monsoon effects were drying out and temps were looking favorable for better conditions than Vertigo two weeks prior. Check; great. This holds up to be true. The start temp is lower and the air is drier. Compared to Vertigo, a 6.5 mile loop, this is 9.5ish. Each had an aid station midpoint or so. Check; great. I’ve run the course before with Xterra, and while this is backwords of Xterra, this is still …
Vertigo 10k Report by Chad Palmer
I had two completely different experiences between running the Adrenaline middle distance race and the Vertigo shorter distance 10K race. At Adrenaline, I felt great through the first 8 miles, not so great at miles 10-12, and then ended up jog walking miles 12 through 16 due to stomach cramps, dizziness, and exhaustion. The only thing that worked for me was consuming ice cold water. After I finished, drank a ton, and drove home I felt so much better. I realized that I must have had mild heat exhaustion. I had focused on eating a lot prior to the race and didn’t drink enough before the race and during the race. I also did little …
Vertigo Night Runs 2013
The sun sets as the races begin. Storms brewed in the afternoon to the East of White Tank Mountain Regional Park. But as runners begin to arrive the weather dissipates, leaving a light breeze and cooler than expected temperatures to run in. After the mild-mannered Sinister and the constantly rolling Adrenaline, the course at Vertigo promises a good mix of flat and smooth trails coupled with a short but steep climb and rugged descent halfway around the 10k+ loop. Runners choose between the 10k, 31k, or 63k races run through the starry night. The Surprise Running Club made a strong showing. The pre-race atmosphere is electric, with a village of runners, crew, and volunteers assembling …
Aravaipa Running Shop – Grand Opening and Sale
Aravaipa Running is proud to announce the opening of our new web store! The Aravaipa Running Shop will feature a variety of running apparel and gear, including past race shirts, bags, hats, and much more! The shop will provide 24/7 access for ultimate convenience, and a slick interface to navigate the store by category or search term. Race director Nick Coury is excited to offer the new store. “The new Aravaipa Shop will provide a place for runners to find the latest Aravaipa Running apparel, replace their favorite race shirt with a new one, or stock up on all of our race-branded offerings.” Coury says the store will be frequently updated with old and new …
Beating The Heat, or: How to Run a Heat Race
On Saturday I ran the Scottsdale Beat The Heat 11.22k, a race touted to be the “hottest race on earth”. As a tribute to the record-setting 122 degree record Phoenix heat on June 26, 1990, the race date is chosen to coincide with the corresponding weekend in 2013. With a prize purse of over $8500 for the top 10 finishers, the field arrives hot and ready. Standing at the start line with James Bonnett, we feel out of place among the ranks of Andrew Lemoncello (2008 Olympian, 27:57 10k), Nahom Mesfin (2008 Olympian, 13:29 5k), Fernando Cabada (2:11:53 Marathon), and many others. I am under no illusion I will place in the top 10. When the …
Insomniac Night Series Welcomes Nathan Performance Gear
Nathan Performance Gear is partnering with Aravaipa Running to provide hydration solutions and night running gear for the remainder of the Insomniac Night Trail Running series. Nathan will supply over 80 pieces of gear to Vertigo, Hypnosis, and the Javelina Jangover to be awarded to the winners of each race and given out as raffle prizes. This year’s lineup of Nathan gear focuses on night visibility including reflective gear, LED lights, and reflective accents to their hydration paks, belts, and handhelds. These items can be critical safety items to be seen by motorists, bicyclists, and other people. What Nathan Products are specialized for night running? LightSpur – A lightweight, waterproof LED spur that attaches to the heel …
Adrenaline Night Runs 2013
As the sun sunk over the Arizona skyline, the temperature hovered over 100 degrees. In excess of 300 runners gathered on a moonless night for the inaugural Adrenaline Night Runs at McDowell Mountain Regional Park outside Fountain Hills. From first time night runners to ultra veterans, a diverse group assembled to complete 13 km, 26 km, or the all-night 65 km on the Long Loop. Runners arrive as the sun sets. The Adrenaline Night Runs is the second race in the Insomniac Night Series, on a course more challenging than the mild-mannered Sinister only a month before. Built for mountain biking, the trails feature quick dips and rises, banked curves, and rocky slopes. Though none …
Fluid Sports Nutrition to be Liquid Nutrition Sponsor of Insomniac Night Series
Fluid Sports Nutrition is partnering with Aravaipa Running to provide the liquid nutrition for the inaugural Insomniac Night Trail Running series. Fluid will supply Fluid Performance at the aid stations throughout the night series, along with samples to runners at the race. Fluid Performance Drink combines ingredients that work in unison together and provide more benefit than taking them individually. When consumed during exercise training and competition, Fluid Performance provides the stable energy, electrolytes, and taste you need to perform. Fluid Performance Drink is also easy to digest thanks to its gluten-free carbohydrates, it is dairy free, and contains no unnecessary ingredients. What are the benefits of Fluid Performance Drink? Energy Delivery – Simple & complex carbohydrates …
The Revival of the American Ultra-Distance Track Race
An introduction to the Desert Solstice 24 Hour. This article is featured on iRunFar.com
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