Category Archives: Race Guidance

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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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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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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Training Log Prior to 2019 Bridger Ridge Run

Posted on September 8, 2019 by Bridger Ridge Run

Here is my training log from beginning of June through race day. Typical week is about 15 to 30 miles of running. Some weeks included some mountain biking of 15 miles or so. 2019 Goal: Small Town Montana Race Tour … Continue reading →

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2019 Ridge Run Recap and Race Fueling Details

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Bridger Ridge Run

2019 brought much more typical conditions compared to last year’s challenges of being the hottest day of the year combined with smoke. The 2019 Ridge Run greeted runners with mild temperatures, clear skies and calm winds. The day before the … Continue reading →

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How to Run a 3 hour Marathon, a Just Enough Training Approach

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Bridger Ridge Run

Running a Marathon under 3 hours is a very respectable goal. As a benchmark, it indicates that as a runner you have at least a little talent and enough dedication to training and hard work to bring that talent out. … Continue reading →

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Update April 2014

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Bridger Ridge Run

Trail Conditions It has been a long winter – great for skiers, but not so great for trail running. If you are heading up Baldy from the M, the snow pack begins just above the top of the M. It … Continue reading →

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