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field notes - the quest blog
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by Kara "Sunflower" Shellhamer
Posted at 10:30 am
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In your recent hiking endeavors you’ve most likely seen people hiking along with two fancy-looking poles. These are more than your average hiking sticks picked up off the side of the trail. While they may look odd at first, trekking poles are not just for those wanting to seem high-tech! ... More
This past summer I entered a race which was billed as the National Championships of Ultra Running; The UROC 100K. The race involved a mix of road and trail, and a ton of elevation gain. I knew immediately my shoe of choice would be the Montrail Rogue Racer, as it ... More
The 2012 Louisville Lovin’ The Hills 50K was slated to be the 20th Ultramarathon I’ve completed. It was also my first back in 2007. Ever since cutting my ultra teeth back then, I have been a student of race strategy. I knew that racing wasn’t just pushing at 100% until ... More
Of all the stoves in existence in the world, and in my closet, there is only one that sees more trips and warms my heart and food unlike any other. It is light, easy to use, versatile, efficient, and most importantly, inexpensive. Summed up in one word: Esbit. Please ... More
With each step the rain fell heavier, the sky shaded grayer, and the wind cut deeper, stronger. My fingers didn’t hurt anymore; they were numb, as were my bare legs. The skin covering my quadriceps was rose-colored from the sting of the icy droplets that pelted my exposed flesh each ... More
December 19, 2011 In the past, I’ve described the start of the Lookout Mountain 50 Miler as follows; “The Lookout Mountain 50 Miler has a brutally fast start. People always fly out of the gate like it’s a 5K, not a 50 miler, and you’re left sucking frozen wind, as ... More
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