2011 Redding (CA)
For those who like "trail running" ...
http://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=21361
here is a nice article about Max King, a former collegiate runner who has found great success in a fast-growing segment of the third running boom ("off-road running"). And lest we forget, he has done quite well on the "roads" this past year. Lots of different ways to have fun.
Max lives in Central Oregon (close to my home) and trains on multiple surfaces (trails, pathways, grass) each week. Notice his comment about "hill training" ... another hot topic in running articles. Bill Dellinger (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Dellinger), the legendary University of Oregon track coach, had his track guys running hills several times a week in the 1970s and 1980s, so this is not a new concept.
2011 Redding Marathon (CA), 2011 Yakima Marathon (WA), 2011 Eugene Marathon (OR), 2011 Newport Marathon (OR)
2011 Pacific Crest Marathon (OR), 2011 Smith Rock Summer Classic Half (OR), 2011 Haulin' Aspen Trail Half (OR)
2011 Running is for the Birds 10Km (OR), 2011 Sunriver Marathon (OR)
Max King won again ... for the third year in a row.
http://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=21419
The XTERRA series includes some interesting race courses. I keep tripping on tree roots and rocks sticking up in the ground, so trailing running is not my favorite type of race.