Team Aravaipa started off January with some great races! Across The Years Across The Years continued its long tradition of bringing in the new year in its 30th running, once again at Camelback Ranch. This year was especially exciting with the return of the 6 day race! Kelly Agnew led the way for the team at his first attempt running 48 hours. He reached 100 miles in a PR of 17:05 and pushed on through the second day to complete a second 100 miles in under 24 hours. Even stopping with 7 hours to go due to pounded feet, Kelly surpassed Jon Olsen’s 200 miles from earlier in the race to win the 48 hour …
Mesmerized at the Hypnosis Night Runs
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 …
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 …