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Are lotteries a good way to manage admittance into popular trail races?

Oct29

Are lotteries a good way to manage admittance into popular trail races?

In my head, I can run a lot longer and a lot faster than I actually can. I call it “small dog syndrome”. What do I mean? I used to own a little Yorkie named Wilson and he would attack other dogs that were 10 x his size. It didn’t matter. In his head, he… Read More…

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Filed Under: Races, TrainingTagged With: Badwater, Canadian Death Race, Jessica Kuepfer, Leadville, Spartathalon, trail runner magazine, Trail Runner SymposiumOctober 29, 2014

Minimal gear and trail runners – inspiring or reckless?

Sep3

Minimal gear and trail runners – inspiring or reckless?

WHYYYY. That is how I feel about the fact that fall is coming. Where did summer go? If I had my way, I would be roasting marshmallows, running on beaches and wearing sundresses all year round. Thankfully, fall is a beautiful race season and I am looking forward to tackling some great races this month:… Read More…

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Filed Under: Lifestyle, Sports NutritionTagged With: 5 Peaks Kortright Centre, Chase the Coyote, Genuine Health, Grand Canyon, Hardwood Hills, Harvest Half, smoothie challenge, Trail Runner Symposium, tuja wellnessSeptember 3, 2014

Gadgets and the Trail Runner

Feb17

Gadgets and the Trail Runner

Hello there! I hope you all had a fantastic weekend and are ready to tackle another week. I, for one, am kicking back and relaxing with my family today to celebrate the Canadian holiday – Family Day. I had a fabulous weekend full of snowboarding, long runs and a delicious lunch date at Thrive foods… Read More…

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Filed Under: TrainingTagged With: Garmin Forerunner, GPS, iPhone, iPod, Jessica Kuepfer, Music, Smart Phone, Trail Runner, Trail Runner Symposium, trainingFebruary 17, 2014

Is there too much emphasis on ultra-distances in trail running media?

Aug9

Is there too much emphasis on ultra-distances in trail running media?

Raise your hand if you are a competitive runner. I have been known to be photographed running with those horrid “knife hands” (you know the ones…) and wear a look of intense focus and an alarmingly fierce expression when racing. Unfortunately, when it comes to race distances, I am just as competitive but it stops being with… Read More…

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Filed Under: LifestyleTagged With: Jessica Kuepfer, racing, Trail Runner Symposium, trail runningAugust 9, 2013

MY NEXT RACE:

Seattle Half Marathon | Burlington, ON | November 2018

Hi, I'm Jessica and this is my endurance sport blog where I share my training, races and sports nutrition. New here? Feel free to learn more about me here and if you are looking for a place to start, check out my popular posts.

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