Aravaipa Trail Talk – Episode 014- Squirrel’s Nut Butter
Making Anti-Chafing Cool: Squirrel’s Nut Butter The Aravaipa Running truck turned onto a peaceful street pulling to a stop in front of a charming home. Soon a bubbly black dog bounced into the front yard beckoning us to join him. This greeting from their dog Happie perfectly embodied the animal’s namesake. We traveled to their backyard, through the back gate onto a trail and wandered over to a fallen tree. The wind blowing through the pine trees accompanied by birds chirping filled the air with pleasant music. Here in the Coconino National Forest is where our interview story begins. What is Squirrel’s Nut Butter? The story begins with the founder’s, Stacy and Chris Thornley’s, daughter …
Aravaipa Trail Talk – Episode 012 – Crews & Pacers
Episode #012 of Trail Talk. Everything you need to know about crews, pacers, and answers to your questions! Beginner Guide: Crewing and Pacing at an Ultra Marathon Race [mc4wp_form id=”7105″] What is a crew? Normally they are friends or family members that help you as a runner along the journey of your race. In ultra races there are designated spots where crew are allowed to meet the runners during the race. It can vary by race but is normally around 6 to 8 aid stations that are accessible by crew members. What does a crew do? Aid stations offer support for runners, but sometimes more may be wanted by the runner. While a drop bag provides …