by PavlÃna Marek | Feb 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
Runners for Public Lands is an organization that empowers runners and race directors alike to “protect public lands, engage in climate action, and expand access to nature for all.” They achieve this through community service, education, and civic...
by PavlÃna Marek | Jul 20, 2025 | Interview, Uncategorized
Sam Weinstein is a neuromuscular massage therapist, a runner, and a regular at Inside Trail races from Marin County. He now lives in Emeryville, next door to his Berkeley business, Forget Me Knot Massage. If you’ve run with Inside Trail in the past few months,...
by PavlÃna Marek | May 7, 2025 | Interview, Uncategorized
Evan Larson is an Alameda runner who ran his first-ever trail race at Inside Trail’s Chabot/Redtail Ridge Trail Run. At the time of the interview, he was running together with his fiancée Alex to their favorite café to get mochi muffins; a morning run that has...
by PavlÃna Marek | Nov 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
Running on “the dreadmill” often feels like a battle of wills, where time seems to slow and every minute stretches longer than the last. Many people find themselves just surviving treadmill workouts rather than enjoying them. Yet, with the right approach,...
by PavlÃna Marek | Oct 25, 2024 | Blog, Uncategorized
Trail running is an exciting way to connect with nature, but it’s important to remember that with great trails come great responsibilities. That’s where trail etiquette comes in: the unsung hero of outdoor safety and harmony. So why is trail etiquette...
by PavlÃna Marek | Oct 18, 2024 | Blog, Training Guides, Uncategorized
Your first trail running race will be an exciting adventure that combines the beauty of nature and the challenge of pushing yourself. Choosing the right first trail race is crucial, as it sets the tone for your experience and future endeavors in this sport. With...
by PavlÃna Marek | Jul 17, 2024 | Blog, Salomon, Uncategorized
What is a Sub-Ultra? You may be familiar with ultramarathons. By simple definition, an ultramarathon is any race longer than a marathon, usually starting at the 50K distance. Perhaps the most famous ultramarathon in the United States is The Western States 100 Mile...
by PavlÃna Marek | Apr 9, 2024 | Race Report, Uncategorized
Alexandre Remy is a Napa runner and winemaker who partners with Inside Trail sponsoring 50K Age Group winners over 21 years of age… and who finished the 2024 Marin Ultra Challenge 50-mile trail run in 10:37:35. Whether you’re planning to take on the...
by PavlÃna Marek | Oct 17, 2023 | Blog, Commentary
Unlike most competitive athletes, I was already a parent the first time I showed up to a race. Ignoring the complicated details of choosing to become a mother at the age others were finishing up their bachelor’s degree, my talent for endurance sports emerged just...
by Inside Trail Racing | Dec 11, 2021 | Blog, Commentary, Uncategorized
Recently, there have been some efforts to rebrand “junk food” as “fun foods” and healthier foods as “nutrient dense”. However, this doesn’t really address the issues many people have with food and dieting. Call them whatever...
