Cathedral Rock

Janie, Mackenzie, Jessie, Amber, Bruce, Don, Steve, Neil, Bob, Sara, Chris, Rhiannon, Tim and dogs Josie, Wyatt, Sklyar and Anika ran to Cathedral rock on yet another spectacular Sedona Saturday. Brandon and Cameron sported their new "Olivia" baby sling while hiking around on their own. In the slide show check out Steve's NATRA tatoo! Download today's photos.

Oldham Steps

David, Bruce, Amber, Mackenzie, Janie, Tony, Eric, Neil, Jutt, Sara, new comer Jessie and 3 dogs (Skylar, Annika, and Jasper) sloshed through the ice, mud and slush over the 4.5 miles of the first two Oldham steps. Our newbie runner Jessie doing her student teaching here seemed unphased by the inclement weather, a far cry from what she's used to in North Dakota! Bypassed by many, before the steep climb back up to Buffalo Park, we spied a Beale Wagon Road trail marker breaking through the snow. Lt. Beale led a survey crew in the late 1850s to build the first federal wagon road across the west. Visit the TomJonas web site to learn more about the history of the Beale Wagon Road. We again found ourselves recovering from the damp chill of the run at the Seasoned Kitchen. Download today's photos.

Kahtoola Snow or No Snowshoe Run!

On a typically sunny Flagstaff winter morning, 34 athletes lined up to race the Kahtoola Snow or No Showshoe Run for two great causes - Camp Colton and the Chris Klug Foundation. Camp Colton is Flagstaff's outdoor environmental education center for 6th graders while the Chris Klug Foundation is dedicated to promoting lifesaving donation and improving the quality of life for donors, donor families, organ transplant candidates and recipients.

In the 10K, Sylvester Coons defended his men's title and won the race in 52:58 ahead of Eric True (58.45) and Ryan Stevens (61.28). Laurie Lambert did the same on the women's side in 65.33 ahead of Sara Wagner (72:17) and Kara Huffman (88:41). In the 5K, Ben Sullivan won in 28.46 just ahead of Abe Springer (29.00) and Edward Amphleet (33.39). One the women's side, Dara Marks-Marino set the pace at 31.52 followed by Katie Haugerud (33.47) and Lisa Hutchinson (40.36). See full results.Most runners walked away breathless not only from the altitude but from the beautiful Flagstaff Nordic Center trail system that provided gasping climbs. At the end, most walked away with their oxygen tanks replenished and great gear prizes from Kahtoola!

Next up is the Saturday, March 14 Kahtoola Aggassiz Uphill Challenge! Don't miss out! Registration is available on Active.

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Munds Wagon Trail

Sara, Tony, Amber, Rhiannon, Tim, Bob, Neil, Janie, Tobin, Chris, Eric, Bruce and new comer Jamil ran the old Munds Wagon Trail up to the Merry-Go-Round and back. Built between 1896 and 1902 the trail criss-crosses Schnebly Hill Road. We even ran up some of the original Wagon Road! Once at the "Merry-Go-Round" we noticed most runners had Salomon trail shoes so we got some rather colorful shots! The 4 pooches had a special treat the trail paralleled a rarely seen stream! After the run, we again headed down to the Ravenheart Cafe and New York Bagel Deli, this time eating outside in the spring like conditions. Download today's photos.

Schultz Pass Road

David B, Rhiannon, Tim, Tony, Mackenzie, Chris, Bruce, Neil, David M, Susan, Sara, Amber, and Janie braved the fierce head winds on a snow packed Schultz Creek Road run. Kahtoola microspikes kept everyone upright. While several made it to the Lincoln Logs, others headed down the hill early tempted by the innaugural post run coffee at Tony's Seasoned Kitchen! Download today's photos.

Chicken Point Run

Chicken Point run attended by David B, Susan, Dana, Chris, Tobin, Neil, Bob, Sara, Heather, Janie, Amber, Mackenzie, Don, David M, Jutt and 6 dogs! We ran into one lone Pink Jeep Tour at Chicken Point and we almost beat it back to the trail head. With a chill in the air, we warmed up with coffee at the NY Bagel Shop and Mackenzie found some good Challa bread for Brandon! Download today's photos.

Happy New Years!

On short notice, what a great turnout for our inaugural New Year's Day Run! 22 runners (with Angus asleep in the baby stroller) and 4 dogs. Kudos to Chris, Neil, Margaret, Christie, Dana, Robert, Don, Megan, Howard, Anne, Bruce, Susan, David, Charlie, Heather, Sara, Tracy, Greg, Angus, Amber, Tony, Mackenzie for putting their hangovers aside! Running the snow choked streets of Coconino Estates, we definitely made our presence felt in town!