Schultz Creek/Dry Lake Hills/Brookbank/Rocky Ridge Trails

Nine runners started on the base of Schultz Creek trail. We welcomed newcomer Ludo, out for his first NATRA run. We also were joined by Stephanie, Margaret, Randy, Alexis, Jennifer, and Mackenzie. Running up Schultz was a challenge as always, but the lush greenery from the recent rains was fantastic. The cyclists coming down the trail were courteous too!

Thanks to a good group spirit and a lot of energy from the beautiful day, I am proud to report that all nine runners completed the full 9 mile loop this morning (a first, maybe?) We celebrated with coffee at Late for the Train, with some of us looking forward to going to Harry Potter/Winnie the Pooh this afternoon to relax. (Thanks to Sabrina for the posting and Ludo Pierson for the photos below!)

End of Team Run Flagstaff 24 Hours on Heritage Square!

A most successful inaugural Team Run Flagstaff 24 hour run on Heritage Square! Congrats to all participants and volunteers who stayed up all night keeping the treadmill moving despite the torrential rains and "Earthquakes"!

Sandy Canyon and Team Run Flagstaff 24 Hours on Heritage Square

After a soaking rain the previous day, Sandy Canyon was the most lush I have ever seen it. 9 runners made there way into the canyon, but only half made it to the top of Fisher Point. We welcomed Kathleen from Tuba City to her first NATRA run and we all returned to the Seasoned Kitchen before heading out to join in on the fun at Team Run Flagstaff's Inaugural 24 Hour Treadmill on Heritage Square Event. Another great day to be a runner in Flagstaff!

Flagstaff Four on the Fourth

A beautiful morning with intermittent rain showers and then a sudden downpour as runners made their way to the finish line. Again, about 70 runners joined in the celebration and it looks like the monsoons are here to stay! The gang then headed down to Charlies for some post run fun and the amazing July 4th Parade.

Aspen Corner, Arizona Trail

It was a gorgeous morning to celebrate the near arrival of the monsoons - at least as promised by Birthday Boy Meteorologist David Owen (Blanchard that is)! 14 runners (including former Flagstaffian and replanted in North Carolina - Shannon) started towards Utah but eventually decided to cut the run short and head back towards Mexico. Most runners agreed this is the prettiest section of the Arizona Trail. Evidently, David Mckee thought Tony was headed to Utah and started following what he thought were Tony's tracks. David got a long run in but unfortunately missed the coffee klatch group at the Seasoned Kitchen. Runners recovered with a NATRA newly created special: The Dusty Melon aka, Natraquila. What started out as an innocent pure watermelon juice leftover from art walk, quickly turned into something with a punch once Neil got his hands on it. We are thinking that we will freeze this concoction and hand it to runners who finish Soulstice. Might cut down on the beer drinking. Probably not. Happy Birthday David B! Get some sleep!

Northland Hospice Run for Life

A brilliant summer day for a lot of fun at the Northland Hospice Run for Life races! Thanks to all who brought out the great costumes!

Takashige Katzhiko's World Peace Run Meets NATRA.org

On June 19th, Northern Arizona Trail Runners met up with Takashige Katzhiko for 3 miles of his run across the United States for World Peace and to raise awareness of the disasters that Japan from which Japan is still recovering. Neil, Mark, Jen, Mark, Eric and Steve Rink (Arizona Road Racers) joined Kay for a jaunt along Route 66 and then a turn off course to recreate where #$@# Happens in Forest Gump on San Francisco Street! Kay say's Happy Father's Day to all! For more info, visit Kay's web site, Peace-Run.com.