Thursday, September 28, 2023

National Geographic Adventure: G2G Ultra – Run, Rookie, Run!! by Payge McMahon

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Payge McMahon writes the follow-up article, for National Geographic Adventure, on her experience competing in the 167-mile, Grand to Grand Ultra.  Titled, 'Run, Rookie, Run!' find out the good, the bad and the ugly,...

Review: Spark II Sleeping Bag by Sea-to-Summit

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Overview The Spark II, rated for 35°F/ 1°C , is an ideal ultra-lightweight, super compressible sleeping bag for three-season camping, backpacking and self-supported ultra-marathons. Pros When compressed, it fits into the palm of your hand. Warmer...

Runnerman Dan: 2,000 Miles & Beer! – by Payge McMahon

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Dan Owings, a train conductor and father from Chicago, ran his first marathon in 2009 at the age of 39.  It was on his bucket list and he figured the marathon would be a...

National Geographic Adventure – Grand to Grand Ultra: Gear and Training for a 160-Mile...

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Payge McMahon writes for National Geographic Adventure magazine's Beyond the Edge, on training and gearing up for the Grand to Grand Ultra, a 160 mile, self-supported, backpacking race taking place, September 23-29, 2012 ....