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Running on Grit: Missoula Women Hit the Trails

Dakota Umbel and Sophie Tsairis on Mount Sentinel above Missoula. Photo: Kristina PattisonWorking our way up Northwest Ridge route, our conversation fizzles. Breaths are saved for breathing. We settle into…

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Chucknoma – 3 weeks, 2 Ultras, and life

The following post is by Montana Trail Crew co-founder, Jeremy Wolf, who reflects on his recent move away from Missoula, injury, and ultra races in 2016.On January 20th as my wife, daughter,…

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Strength & Conditioning for Runners (Part 2) with Mike Wolfe

Photo: Mountain Athletics. In an effort to answer common questions related to strength and conditioning for runners, and perhaps to debunk myths about the topic, Kristina Pattison recently caught up…

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Strength & Conditioning for Runners (Part 1) with David McHenry, DPT

McHenry and Shannon Rowbury. Credit: Oregon Live In an effort to answer common questions related to strength and conditioning for runners, and perhaps to debunk myths about the topic, Kristina…

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Alpine Physical Therapy: It Is All About Balance

Ok, maybe not all about balance but a good component of running is. As I was out running at Blue Mountain the other day I caught my toe on rock,…

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RATBOB Prairie Faction

MTC Note: Over the years we’ve shared tales of epic adventure runs across the Bob Marshall Wilderness undertaken annually by groups of Missoula runners called “RATBOB” (run across the Bob…

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2015 Rut Mountain Runs Preview

Whitefish native Matt Shryock (shown at the 2014 Rut) has been training in Alaska for his 3rd go here and is hoping to make Montana proud. Credit: Myke HermsmeyerThe Rut–now in…

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Alpine Physical Therapy: Strengthening to Help Prevent Hamstring Injury

“You don’t want to pull a hammy!” I heard this phrase repeatedly growing up playing sports in Anchorage, AK. I never thought I would end up telling so many runners…

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The Continental Divide Route, Part 2 by Jeff Rome

The Continental Divide Route, Part 2 by Jeff Rome “I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was…

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The Continental Divide Route, Part 1 by Jeff Rome

THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE ROUTE, Part 1  by Jeff Rome I learned to backpack in Colorado, California, Arizona, through desert, canyons, timberline passes and rocky ridgelines.  Food was kept in the…

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RATBOB 2015 by Steve Brown

RATBOB 2015 by Steve Brown In January the maps rolled out.   Maps of the Bob appear on the kitchen table when the days grow short and the trails icy….

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Trail Chat with Nicole Hunt: Em Kendrick- Big Dipper Running Team Manager

Have you noticed Montana runners wearing Big Dipper Running uniforms and wondered what is the Big Dipper Running Team all about?  August’s MTC Trail Chat is with Em Kendrick who…

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Trail Chat with Nicole Hunt: Henry Reich

July’s MTC Trail Chat is with Henry Reich age 28. Henry burst into the local trail scene with his 2nd place at the competitive DFMI and a few weeks later won…

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Alpine Physical Therapy: Exercises to Increase Strength and Power

Summer is here and race season is underway! The daylight is here earlier mornings and staying later in the evenings, making it easier to get out and enjoy the beautiful…

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Kristina Pattison: Playing it Safe at Transvulcania 73.3k

originally posted on www.kristinapattison.comTransvulcania 73.3k ultramarathon is the first race of the 2015 Skyrunning World Series. The race takes place on La Palma, one of the Spanish Canary Islands. Runners…

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Alpine Physical Therapy: To Stay Injury Free, Stay Balanced

May is the month things start to ramp up. Race season is not right around the corner, it’s here. The Missoula Mile is on Sunday May 31. This is a…

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