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Why We Fly
By Samantha Pruitt, Founder & CEO, Race SLO People call me wild, crazy, fearless, strong and many other colorful adjectives that may or may not be true depending on the day or amount of coffee I have just consumed. I pay no attention. Nor do I pay attention to the...
Running, Loss & Healing
Rhonda Williams, a Temecula native, has run at the SLO Marathon + Half since 2013 and is gearing up to run it as a “recovery” run after this year’s Boston Marathon. This is her Race SLO Tribe story on the healing power of running. I began running in 2009. I was...
How My College Bucket List Turned Into a Passion for Distance Running
All smiles after the run, enjoying the 805, and a sunny race day. Logan Laszcyk is a Cal Poly SLO and SLO Marathon alum. Many Cal Poly San Luis Obispo graduation bucket lists include activities like completing the 10 mini-burger challenge at Frank’s, the “Tri-Tip”...
The Wild in Our Souls: Trans-Pecos Ultra
Eric and Paul Chan on a world record attempt. Photo: Ryan Paulk Sheryl Collmer is not only Race SLO’s Accountant & Hall of Fame Manager, she’s an Ultra badass. This is her story on the epic Trans-Pecos Ultra. The article was originally published at...
Redefining Menopause One Workout at a Time
By Samantha Pruitt, Founder & CEO, Race SLO Winter is fast approaching and it’s time for me to check in with my Race SLO Tribe. I am following many of you and want to share how you are inspiring me at our many Race SLO events, around town and what I see from you...
Confessions from the Grand Slam
Jadd Martinez is a Ultra Runner based in San Luis Obispo and recently completed the Ultra world’s “Grand Slam” by competing in four of the oldest and most challenging Ultras on the calendar. 19 completed the Grand Slam in 2016 and this is Jadd’s story and was...
A Spartan Amongst Us
CJ Silas as radio personality in San Luis Obispo for ESPN radio and a Race SLO announcer at many of our races. I turned 50 this year. What an eventful 365 days since I turned 49. I love a physical challenge, something different, something a little crazy and...
10 Questions with Bobke
Bob Roll (right) with 2015 SLO GranFondo winners Jane Despas and Cory Lockwood For the second year, Bob “Bobke” Roll, will be hosting the SLO GranFondo presented by VisitAvilaBeach.com weekend of events on October 29 & 30. He’ll kick things off on Saturday at the...
Between the Results
Author, Alison Tetrick. A pro rider on the Cylance Pro Cycling team, Alison was born and raised on a cattle ranch in California and currently lives in Petaluma, California. Alison is dedicated to investing in the sport of cycling and serves on the Board of Directors...
Running As A Vacation: The Coastal Trails Of Central California
Adventurer, Adam Chase, explores the Central Coast and tells you all the great local spots in this slice of heaven we call home. This article has been republished with permission from the author and appears in full at backcountry.com. When you boil it down, runners...
See All Sides
Photo: James Q. Martin, Mile for Mile The author, Krissy Moehl, is an Ultra Runner, Race Director & Coach. The documentary Mile for Mile, featuring Krissy will be shown at the Thursday, September 8 screening of the Trails in Motion Film Festival at the Fremont...
How Can Trail Running Change Your Life?
For me, it’s simple. Trail running has changed my life in every way. Myles captures an artistic selfie on Secret Trail below Michigan Bluff. Photo credit: Michigan Bluff Photography. The author, Myles Smythe, is the director of This is Your Day and will be present at...
