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Tag: Eastern Divide Ultra

George Tolton: ‘Nothing beats a long, slow burn’

George Tolton’s first “obsession” was skateboarding. “From age 9 to 15, skateboarding was my life. I skateboarded on almost a … More

Eastern Divide Ultra, Grayson Highlands, Hokie Half Marathon, JFK 50 Miler, Runabout Sports, Running, Ultra running

Skip Slocum: From occasional 5K to 50K in one year

A year ago, Blacksburg’s Skip Slocum was a sporadic runner – someone who would occasionally run for a few weeks … More

Eastern Divide Ultra, Gateway Ultra, Running, Trail running

Danny Rau: ‘Running is a cruel mistress’

Danny Rau cites his time as a varsity athlete at Virginia Tech as his proudest running accomplishment – but it … More

Blacksburg Classic, Eastern Divide Ultra, Virginia Tech Cross Country

Noah Combs: An unsung hero of the NRV race scene and one tough competitor

Humble, helpful and hard working. Smart and strong. Friendly – and fast! Those are just a few of the ways … More

Blacksburg, Blacksburg High School, Eastern Divide Ultra, Gateway Ultra, James Demarco, Nike Cross, Running

Ignacio Moore: inspired by ‘masters’ competition, fueled by Friday cinnamon rolls

Ignacio Moore shares his Blacksburg racing ritual: A Friday morning cinnamon roll at Bollo’s Cafe and Bakery downtown. “I try … More

Blue Ridge Relay, Eastern Divide Ultra, Hokie Half, Runabout Race Series

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