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by Cara Baskin John Kelly on the Appalachian Trail On a Monday afternoon this August, I packed up my work computer after a solid 3 hour work week, and headed to the mountains. John Kelly, a highly accomplished athlete, was making his way through the White Mountains on his second “fastest known time” attempt on the Appalachian Trail. Just last year, he made it from Georgia to northern New Hampshire ahead of the speed record, before making the anguishing but non-negotiable decision to quit when his ankle quit on him. This year he decided to go southbound, starting on Mt.…

Race report by Amelia Donahey Screenshot Name of the Race: K’esugi Ridge Traverse  Race/Event Distance: “Full” (50K)  Date: 8/8/2026  Describe the Event: The K’esugi Ridge Traverse is a spectacular and rugged point-to-point race through Denali State Park. The full traverse is about 31 miles, with roughly 6,000 feet of climbing, much of it above treeline on broad ridges overlooking the Alaska Range. There are no aid stations, and you have to carry a hat, gloves, windbreaker, long-sleeved shirt and pants, along with all the water, water purification, and food you need. Bear spray is optional — but highly recommended. I…

By Stacy Campbell, Grantham, NH (Me with my first official first place medal in my new 50-59 age group at the Hurricane Hill 5K 2026… porta-potty in the background, of course…) Entering a new race age division as I hit the big 5-0 this August, and having plenty of solo running time since my teen kids all leave me in the dust on the trails these days, I’ve been reflecting a lot on the impact of running on my life over the past 50 years. Maybe some of you have deep roots in running? Maybe some of you are over…