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  • America’s Oldest Ultramarathon: Five Runners Take on the JFK 50 Mile
    Running

    America’s Oldest Ultramarathon: Five Runners Take on the JFK 50 Mile

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    Igor V.

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    January 7, 2025

    Cold rain lashed against the windshield as five friends left Rhode Island, bound for Boonsboro, Maryland, to take on the […]

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  • MIDSTATE MASSIVE ULTRA TRAIL: 100 MILES, 4 STATES, 1 BUCKLE
    Running, Ultra Running

    MIDSTATE MASSIVE ULTRA TRAIL: 100 MILES, 4 STATES, 1 BUCKLE

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    Igor V.

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    November 27, 2024

    Running 100 miles is a feat most people can hardly imagine. For ultramarathoners, it’s the ultimate challenge of endurance, grit, […]

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  • Tackling the Presidential Traverse: The Ultimate Hiking Challenge in New Hampshire’s White Mountains
    Running

    Tackling the Presidential Traverse: The Ultimate Hiking Challenge in New Hampshire’s White Mountains

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    Igor V.

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    November 3, 2024

    Looking for a hike that pushes you to your limits? For adventurers seeking an epic journey through some of the […]

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  • The Most Brutal Winter Trail Challenge In RI & CT!
    Race, Race Review, Runnig Race, Running, Training

    The Most Brutal Winter Trail Challenge In RI & CT!

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    Igor V.

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    October 30, 2024

    The Border Patrol Challenge is a winter trail race that takes place along the Rhode Island and Connecticut border. Participants […]

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  • Oura Ring Review: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
    Gear Review

    Oura Ring Review: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

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    Igor V.

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    October 28, 2024

    The Oura Ring offers valuable health insights, particularly in sleep tracking and readiness scores, but comes with notable downsides like short battery life and difficulty removing it. While it can enhance health tracking, its quirks may deter those prioritizing ease of use. Whether it’s worth it depends on individual commitment to health tracking.

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  • From Groton to Quincy: Experience the RAGNAR Road New England Relay: A 200-Mile Team Challenge
    Running

    From Groton to Quincy: Experience the RAGNAR Road New England Relay: A 200-Mile Team Challenge

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    Igor V.

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    July 8, 2024

    In March 2024, out of the blue, a friend called and invited me to join the RAGNAR Road New England […]

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  • It’s Not About The Buckle | My Experience Running Anchor Down Ultra 2023
    Running

    It’s Not About The Buckle | My Experience Running Anchor Down Ultra 2023

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    Igor V.

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    October 23, 2023

    Rhode Island’s Only 24-Hour Ultra Marathon  I started running Ultra Marathons about a year ago. Since the day I learned […]

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  • Rhode Island’s Only Backyard Ultra: Last Human Standing
    Running

    Rhode Island’s Only Backyard Ultra: Last Human Standing

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    Igor V.

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    September 29, 2023

    Last Human Standing is the ONLY BACKYARD ULTRAMARATHON in America’s Smallest State–Rhode Island. This was its third year of having this Backyard Ultra Marathon RACE! This may not be Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra or the Western States 100 UltraMarathon, but LAST HUMAN STANDING can COMPETE with the best Trail Ultra Marathons

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  • The Best Trail Running in Rhode Island
    Running

    The Best Trail Running in Rhode Island

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    Igor V.

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    February 4, 2023

    Rhode Island is an experience unlike any other! Its gorgeous scenery, challenging terrain, and friendly community, it’s no wonder that so many people flock here from all over the world.

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  • Zero-Drop Shoes Are Better For Running
    Running

    Zero-Drop Shoes Are Better For Running

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    Igor V.

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    January 25, 2023

    Zero-Drop Shoes provide several advantages over traditional running shoes, from improved balance and stability to better energy return.

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