Monthly Archives: June 2011

Late June Update

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Bridger Ridge Run

This past weekend was the Jim Bridger Trail run. Click here for the local paper’s coverage of it. I saw some old friends there and even met some readers of this blog. A kind soul introduced him self and stated that this … Continue reading →

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Mike Wolfe Finishes Second at the Western States 100 Miler

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Bridger Ridge Run

Previous Ridge Runner, Mike Wolfe, had a blazingly fast finish at the Western States 100 Mile in Auburn California. He finished 2nd, just 4 minutes behind Kilian Jornet. Mike Foote, last year’s Ridge Run Winner, was also having a good day … Continue reading →

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Bridger Ridge Run Training with Mike Wolfe

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Bridger Ridge Run

Mike Wolfe has rescheduled his presentation at REI for July 6, 7:00 PM. Click here to register. Given Mike’s busy professional schedule and the fact that he is doing the Western States 100 miler the last weekend in June, I … Continue reading →

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Final Participant List

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Bridger Ridge Run

After much work, weeping and gnashing of teeth, the selection committee finalized the participant list. Here are links to the list in various formats. Tab Delimited Text Excel Office 1997 – 2003 Excel Office 2007 – 2010 (you may need … Continue reading →

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Tips for Going Uphill

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Bridger Ridge Run

This post offers some advice about how to handle the steep uphills on the Ridge Run course. Sure, the Ridge Run is a predominately downhill course loosing a net 2,600 feet in elevation from start to finish, but along the way … Continue reading →

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Trail Running Popularity

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Bridger Ridge Run

This year nearly 500 people wanted to sign up for the Ridge Run. This is 10 times the number from just 20 years ago. I figured the increase in popularity over the years was due mainly to the increase in … Continue reading →

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Ridge Run Training Formally Begins

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Bridger Ridge Run

If you got into this year’s Ridge Run, now is when the real work begins – training and preparing so your 2011 adventure will be as successful and as enjoyable as possible. Kicking of the summer trail running season is … Continue reading →

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