Author Archives: Bridger Ridge Run

About Bridger Ridge Run

The Bridger Ridge Run blog is an information portal for all those seeking to learn more about the Bridger Ridge Run event held every second Saturday of August in Bozeman Montana. This blog contains notifications about important registration dates and deadlines, history of the event, training advice and other stories and entertaining tidbits of information about the Bridger Ridge Run.

Thoughts on the Bridger Ridge Run 2022

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Bridger Ridge Run

Changes 2022 brought a few changes to the race. First off, the course changed. To avoid congestion at the finish area, the finish line was moved from the M trail head to the Fish Hatchery. This lengthened the course by … Continue reading →

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After 30 Years My Last Pair of Nike Air Terra Trail Running Shoes are Kaput

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Bridger Ridge Run

30 years ago there was not much choice regarding trail running shoes. It was with great excitement that Nike introduced a trail shoe back then called the Air Terra. It had some innovative features such as a convex sole that … Continue reading →

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Attacked by a Wild Animal

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Bridger Ridge Run

Since I was a teenager a half a century ago, I took every opportunity that came my way to traipse around in the Montana Backcountry. A lot of those adventures were spent alone. Over the years, I have been bluff … Continue reading →

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Supine Groin an Emergency Self Defibrillation Technique

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Bridger Ridge Run

Several years ago, I developed a heart condition. The rhythm of my heart can get out of synch when applying pressure or compression to my chest. Bending over, lying on my side or even just tensing muscles surrounding my chest … Continue reading →

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New Balance Fuel Cell RC Elite – a Carbon Plate Trail Shoe?

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Bridger Ridge Run

A bit over a year ago I asked the question When Will There Be a Trail Version of the Nike Vaporfly? When Will There be a Trail Version of the Nike Vaporfly? | Bridger Ridge Run (wordpress.com) There still isn’t … Continue reading →

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How to Run a 1.5 Hour Half Marathon, a Just Enough Training Approach

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Bridger Ridge Run

Comments and questions on the how to run a 3 hour marathon post inspired this post on how to run a 1.5 hour half marathon. There is some interest in how to adapt the marathon plan for a half marathon. … Continue reading →

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When Will There be a Trail Version of the Nike Vaporfly?

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Bridger Ridge Run

2019 was the first full year the Nike Vaporfly became widely available to the public. The year of the Vaporfly. The proliferation of new records and fast times set by runners wearing Vaporflys make it clear that the Vaporfly helps … Continue reading →

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