Category: Runnig Race
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The Most Brutal Winter Trail Challenge In RI & CT!
The Border Patrol Challenge is a winter trail race that takes place along the Rhode Island and Connecticut border. Participants must complete 15 trails between the first and last day of winter. The winner of the challenge is determined by their top scores, which are based on the difficulty and length of each trail. Competitors…
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Rhode Island Race Review: Newport Marathon 2022
The Rhode Island Newport Marathon is a very scenic marathon to race in. If you’re unfamiliar with Rhode Island, I recommend running this race. You will see Rhode Island’s historic Newport mansions, such as the Breakers Mansion. Most of the race has views of the beautiful Atlantic Ocean.
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A New Ultra Running Event In Rhode Island 2022: The Rhode Island Trail Classic!
This was the first year for the Rhode Island Trail Classic. It was held at Burlingame State Park on Saturday, October 22, 2022, in Charlestown, Rhode Island. This was a unique race because it allowed runners from almost any skill level to compete. To get a finishers medal, a runner only needed to run a…
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How to Improve Running Using Rate of Perceived Exertion
The Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) is how we feel during physical activity such as running. We feel RPE in the form of increased breathing/heart rate, sweating, and muscle fatigue. RPE is based on the Borg Rating Scale 6 to 20, where 6 is no perceived exertion, and 20 is all-out total exertion (Borg, 1998). …
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Race Review: Gunstock TrailFest|New Hampshire
This is one of my favorite trail racing events out there! They have something for everyone—running experience doesn’t apply here! The races range from 5k’s to Ultramarathon distances. This event is held at the end of June—next year 6/24 – 6/25 2023. This is an excellent place for anyone to compete and have fun regardless…