Blue Ridge Running
@brrunning.bsky.social
Running the North Carolina Blue Ridge.
Short distances right now. Hoping to get back to marathons and ultras before too long.
Short distances right now. Hoping to get back to marathons and ultras before too long.
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2026 New Year Ekiden preview and streaming japanrunningnews.blogspot.com/2025/12/2026...
2026 New Year Ekiden Preview
After a day off for New Year's Eve, the peak of championship ekiden season rolls on first thing on Jan. 1 with the 70th edition of the Ne...
japanrunningnews.blogspot.com
December 29, 2025 at 7:38 AM
2026 New Year Ekiden preview and streaming japanrunningnews.blogspot.com/2025/12/2026...
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Everything you need to know about the 2026 Hakone Ekiden. japanrunningnews.blogspot.com/2025/12/ever...
December 29, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Everything you need to know about the 2026 Hakone Ekiden. japanrunningnews.blogspot.com/2025/12/ever...
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Tuesday's Mt. Fuji Women's Ekiden collegiate women's national championship kicks off 4 days of top-tier ekiden action over the next 5 days - preview and streaming: japanrunningnews.blogspot.com/2025/12/mt-f...
Mt. Fuji. Women's Ekiden Preview
Next up in championship ekiden season is the Dec. 30 Mt. Fuji Women's Ekiden , the national title race for Japan's collegiate women and th...
japanrunningnews.blogspot.com
December 28, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Tuesday's Mt. Fuji Women's Ekiden collegiate women's national championship kicks off 4 days of top-tier ekiden action over the next 5 days - preview and streaming: japanrunningnews.blogspot.com/2025/12/mt-f...
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Jane Hedengren Faces Biggest Test Yet At #NCAAXC Championships; BYU, N.C. State Collide
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📰 ncaaxcchampionships.runnerspace.com/eprofile.php...
November 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Jane Hedengren Faces Biggest Test Yet At #NCAAXC Championships; BYU, N.C. State Collide
📰 ncaaxcchampionships.runnerspace.com/eprofile.php...
📰 ncaaxcchampionships.runnerspace.com/eprofile.php...
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On Tuesday, the Valle Crucis Methodist Church was raised to begin foundation repairs due to Hurricane Helene. The church also suffered major damage inside. Video from Wednesday, August 6, by Kenneth Reece/WataugaOnline
August 7, 2025 at 12:44 AM
On Tuesday, the Valle Crucis Methodist Church was raised to begin foundation repairs due to Hurricane Helene. The church also suffered major damage inside. Video from Wednesday, August 6, by Kenneth Reece/WataugaOnline
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Florida: Police officer removes alligator from pool with bare hands
Florida: Police officer removes alligator from pool with bare hands
The reptile was retrieved by the officer and buckled into the back of a police car.
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August 4, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Florida: Police officer removes alligator from pool with bare hands
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U.S.-based Wells Fargo banker blocked from exiting China, WSJ reports reut.rs/4kKoZno
U.S.-based Wells Fargo banker blocked from exiting China, WSJ reports
A U.S.-based Wells Fargo banker who works in trade financing has been blocked from leaving China after traveling there recently, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
reut.rs
July 17, 2025 at 1:35 PM
U.S.-based Wells Fargo banker blocked from exiting China, WSJ reports reut.rs/4kKoZno
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US marathon record holder Emily Sisson shared the following reaction on IG after the news of Ruth Chepngetich’s positive test for a banned substance & provisional suspension.
Sisson ran her US record of 2:18:29 when she finished 2nd at the '22 Chicago Marathon — a race Chepngetich won in 2:14:18.
Sisson ran her US record of 2:18:29 when she finished 2nd at the '22 Chicago Marathon — a race Chepngetich won in 2:14:18.
July 17, 2025 at 6:51 PM
US marathon record holder Emily Sisson shared the following reaction on IG after the news of Ruth Chepngetich’s positive test for a banned substance & provisional suspension.
Sisson ran her US record of 2:18:29 when she finished 2nd at the '22 Chicago Marathon — a race Chepngetich won in 2:14:18.
Sisson ran her US record of 2:18:29 when she finished 2nd at the '22 Chicago Marathon — a race Chepngetich won in 2:14:18.
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Several local communities and nonprofits are among those receiving grants from the Great Trails State Program funding. wataugaonline.com/governor-ste...
Governor Stein Announces More Than $11 Million for Great Trails State Program Projects in Western North Carolina - WataugaOnline.com
(RALEIGH) Today, Governor Josh Stein announced that the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources has awarded more than $11 million authorized by the General Assembly in grants to communities and n...
wataugaonline.com
July 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Several local communities and nonprofits are among those receiving grants from the Great Trails State Program funding. wataugaonline.com/governor-ste...
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WHAT REALLY HAPPENS DURING A CUP FINAL COIN TOSS? 🏆
Rog experienced it first hand.
Thanks to Coca-Cola for making his dreams come true ❤️
Rog experienced it first hand.
Thanks to Coca-Cola for making his dreams come true ❤️
July 15, 2025 at 9:37 PM
WHAT REALLY HAPPENS DURING A CUP FINAL COIN TOSS? 🏆
Rog experienced it first hand.
Thanks to Coca-Cola for making his dreams come true ❤️
Rog experienced it first hand.
Thanks to Coca-Cola for making his dreams come true ❤️
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Roan Mountain to Reopen June 20 in Time for Rhododendron Festivals wataugaonline.com/roan-mountai...
Roan Mountain to Reopen June 20 in Time for Rhododendron Festivals - WataugaOnline.com
MARS HILL, N.C., June 18, 2025 – The Roan Mountain Recreation Area, the popular Pisgah National Forest site known for its spectacular rhododendron blooms, will reopen on Friday, June 20, following sev...
wataugaonline.com
June 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Roan Mountain to Reopen June 20 in Time for Rhododendron Festivals wataugaonline.com/roan-mountai...
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No kings, no tyrants, no dictators. Today reaches another low with a president who tries to cloak tyranny in American flags and a parade of tanks. This is not the country I grew up loving. Photo from Washington state where Pride and state flags fly alongside US flag #nokings #notyrants #nodictators
June 14, 2025 at 4:42 PM
No kings, no tyrants, no dictators. Today reaches another low with a president who tries to cloak tyranny in American flags and a parade of tanks. This is not the country I grew up loving. Photo from Washington state where Pride and state flags fly alongside US flag #nokings #notyrants #nodictators
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Ran out of space in tomorrow's newsletter, but I thought this article from ZAP Endurance's Pete Rea, about the pro running landscape in the U.S., was interesting. rrm.com/2025/news/pr...
June 8, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Ran out of space in tomorrow's newsletter, but I thought this article from ZAP Endurance's Pete Rea, about the pro running landscape in the U.S., was interesting. rrm.com/2025/news/pr...
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Blue Scholarship Awarded to Watauga High School student Genevieve Li Jing Waugh wataugaonline.com/blue-scholar...
Blue Scholarship Awarded to Genevieve Li Jing Waugh - WataugaOnline.com
Genevieve “Gigi” Li Jing Waugh, a Watauga High School student, was awarded the John and Ruth Blue Scholarship. She is the 24th recipient of the scholarship which this year awarded $8,000 and is renewa...
wataugaonline.com
June 1, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Blue Scholarship Awarded to Watauga High School student Genevieve Li Jing Waugh wataugaonline.com/blue-scholar...
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Four ways women are stronger than men
Good stuff from @starrevartan.bsky.social, author of The Stronger Sex
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Good stuff from @starrevartan.bsky.social, author of The Stronger Sex
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
4 ways women are physically stronger than men
Discussions of strength often mean brute force and sprint speeds — qualities associated with male physiology. But female bodies excel in other areas.
www.washingtonpost.com
May 31, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Four ways women are stronger than men
Good stuff from @starrevartan.bsky.social, author of The Stronger Sex
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Good stuff from @starrevartan.bsky.social, author of The Stronger Sex
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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Q: Does [the Cocodona 250] hold any appeal for you?
A: See, this is the problem, because as soon as I say no, I’ll be there next year, you know?
A: See, this is the problem, because as soon as I say no, I’ll be there next year, you know?
For Boston Marathon winner Des Linden, retirement means running longer distances
It’s hard to imagine a more illustrious running career than Des Linden’s. The 41-year-old ASU alum is a winner of the Boston Marathon and has been an Olympian twice.
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May 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Q: Does [the Cocodona 250] hold any appeal for you?
A: See, this is the problem, because as soon as I say no, I’ll be there next year, you know?
A: See, this is the problem, because as soon as I say no, I’ll be there next year, you know?
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Today, May 27, marks 8 months to the day since Helene. This photo is power outages the day after and courtesy of NOAA.
May 27, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Today, May 27, marks 8 months to the day since Helene. This photo is power outages the day after and courtesy of NOAA.
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The Capital Backyard Ultra @capitalbackyard.bsky.social begins Saturday, May 24, at 8:00am. Live results will be at my.raceresult.com/342243/
Capital Backyard Ultra, 05/24/2025-05/30/2025 : : my.race|result
Capital Backyard Ultra, 05/24/2025-05/30/2025, Lorton
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May 23, 2025 at 11:35 PM
The Capital Backyard Ultra @capitalbackyard.bsky.social begins Saturday, May 24, at 8:00am. Live results will be at my.raceresult.com/342243/
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I am filled with joy to pay tribute to my friend EmmyLou Harris and her 25 years of Hardly Strictly Bluegrass. We’ll be celebrating Thursday 10/2 at The Masonic in San Francisco, CA. All proceeds to benefit Emmylou’s dog rescue BONAPARTE’S RETREAT
Presale today, 5/21: bit.ly/438vkC8
Code: HSB25
Presale today, 5/21: bit.ly/438vkC8
Code: HSB25
May 21, 2025 at 6:53 PM
I am filled with joy to pay tribute to my friend EmmyLou Harris and her 25 years of Hardly Strictly Bluegrass. We’ll be celebrating Thursday 10/2 at The Masonic in San Francisco, CA. All proceeds to benefit Emmylou’s dog rescue BONAPARTE’S RETREAT
Presale today, 5/21: bit.ly/438vkC8
Code: HSB25
Presale today, 5/21: bit.ly/438vkC8
Code: HSB25
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The incredible onboard camera as Mark Martin drives through a crash at the 1996 Coca-Cola 600
May 21, 2025 at 11:51 AM
The incredible onboard camera as Mark Martin drives through a crash at the 1996 Coca-Cola 600
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Bib numbers and parking assignments were posted a few days ago.
Pre-race briefing is tonight at 7EDT.
Less than a week until race day!
Pre-race briefing is tonight at 7EDT.
Less than a week until race day!
March 30, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Bib numbers and parking assignments were posted a few days ago.
Pre-race briefing is tonight at 7EDT.
Less than a week until race day!
Pre-race briefing is tonight at 7EDT.
Less than a week until race day!
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My #bm100 spreadsheet has gained a tab for 2025! I remind you again that this is NOT a primary source. Just gathering online information into one place. docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Barkley Results
docs.google.com
March 18, 2025 at 12:51 PM
My #bm100 spreadsheet has gained a tab for 2025! I remind you again that this is NOT a primary source. Just gathering online information into one place. docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
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Four drops so far and we know more are coming. The thing is, they are coming back to camp from all directions and in some cases cannot describe where they were. This is old school Barkley. #BM100
March 19, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Four drops so far and we know more are coming. The thing is, they are coming back to camp from all directions and in some cases cannot describe where they were. This is old school Barkley. #BM100