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Author: Michael Stowe

Michael loves running in the mountains near his home in Blacksburg, Virginia.

Trevor Stewart: With the right motivation you can do anything

Trevor Stewart, a former Marine and a seasoned ultra runner, admits that running 50 or a 100 miles doesn’t make … More

Blacksburg, Hellgate, Running, Ultra running

Jordan Chang shares his passion for running and community

2018 has been quite a running year for Blacksburg’s Jordan Chang — and the last five months have been especially … More

Appalachian Trail, Bigfoot 200, Blacksburg, Boston Marathon, Hellgate, NRV, Pandapas Pond, Running, Ultra running

Running fast and up front at age 57. Meet Trish Richardson

Trish Richardson says she started running in her 30s to “complete the triple crown” of cross country – which began … More

Boston Marathon, Christiansburg, Pandapas Pond, Running, Trail running

105 racers started the Looking Glass 50 miler. Just 63 finished. Emily Hutchins was 1 of them.

Conditions were horrendous at last weekend’s Looking Glass 50 Miler. The race’s signup page describes the course as “an extremely scenic … More

Looking Glass 50 Miler, Pandapas Pond, Running, Trail running, Ultra running

Take if from Brett: You’re awesome! (And you are ready for his Gateway challenge)

Experienced runners make the best race directors – so Brett Sherfy was a natural when he decided to launch the … More

Gateway Trail, Jefferson National Forest, Pandapas Pond, Trail running, Ultra running

Corinne Guimont: Managing asthma through running takes patience and persistence

Corinne Guimont has always been active – spin classes, weight lifting, yoga – and she’s also had to manage moderate … More

Asthma, Blacksburg, Hokie Half, Richmond, Running

BHS girls head to Nike Cross Nationals to compete against top U.S. teams

From left: Mari Garza, Julia Lattimer, Grayson Lawrence, Audrey Link, Ailene Edwards, Sophia Link, Kaitlynn Wolfe Blacksburg High School’s girls … More

Blacksburg, Cross Country, Nike Cross, NXN, NXR, Portland

Jess Thornton: 12 doughnuts + 5 miles in 1 hour (and other running tips)

Want a glimpse of Jess Thornton’s personality? Ask her to cite her most satisfying running accomplishment. You won’t hear about … More

Runner profile, Trail running, Ultra running

Jason Church: Ultramarathoner

Crossing the finish line of the High Bridge Ultra 50K, Jason Church thrust his arms in the air and shouted … More

Race report, Runner profile, Trail running, Ultra running

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