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The Hardest 400 Meter Race in the World (VIDEO)

by TonyDasilva on January 8, 2013

I had never heard of the Red Bull 400, so I’m thinking you haven’t either.

Perhaps being the steepest mountain run in the world, the race covers 400 meters with an average gradient of 45%!

Warning: Your lungs may burst just from watching how this race went down. - Tony

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2011 New Haven Road Race Recap (PICS)

by TonyDasilva September 8, 2011 Run

Trailblazer was excited to be a part of another exciting and memorial New Haven Road Race this past Labor Day. Abdi Abdirahman and Janet Cherobon-Bawcom won the 20K titles in 1 hour, 12 seconds and 1:08:31, respectively. Check out the results and some pics I shot on race day below. MEN 1. Abdi [...]

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New Haven Road Race Packet Pick Up at Trailblazer (PICS)

by TonyDasilva September 2, 2011 In Stores

I just came back from the packet pick up at our New Haven store for the New Haven Road Race this Monday and things were hopping. You guys are amped! I was able to chat with a few of you and even grab the race coordinator for JB Sports, John Bysiewicz, for a quick minute to [...]

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Mari’s Miles of Smiles 10K Run – 09/24/11

by TonyDasilva August 10, 2011 Run

The second annual Mari’s Miles of Smiles race will be held on September 24, 2011 at Norton School, 414 North Brooksvale Road, Cheshire, CT 06410. Brief Description Mari Hall Family Foundation hosts annual 10K. Mostly flat with rolling hills. Race course includes a section of linear path in Cheshire. 5 year age categories! $100 Prize for overall male [...]

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Are Vibrams Becoming Popular?

by Trailblazer March 29, 2011 Run

Last summer, whenever I ran a race I would see very few other runners wearing Vibrams and would get a lot of “What are those?!” questions. I’m happy to say that it’s only March and in the races that I’ve run so far, I’ve seen an increase in the number of Vibrams and the question has [...]

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Christopher Martin’s Local Race Day Recap

by Trailblazer December 16, 2010 Trailblazer Athletes

If you remember from my first blog post in August when I set some running goals for myself, goal #2 was to run a sub-30 minute 5k. I am proud to say that I can cross that one off the list! This past weekend at the Christopher Martin’s Run for Children 5k I finished in [...]

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The 24th Annual Christopher Martins Christmas Run For Children

by TonyDasilva December 8, 2010 Run

Trailblazer is proud be be a sponsor of the The 24th annual Christopher Martins Christmas Run For Children. It’s such an amazing cause sidled with a great race day. Please feel free to pick up a race packet’s Friday or Saturday at Trailblazer New Haven, from 10-6pm. You will be able to register at our [...]

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Gut Check

by Trailblazer July 2, 2010 Run

I had an awesome run today, one of the best I have had in a while. My legs just moved, my mind and body just felt strong…I just felt…fluid. It is really funny to me how on some days you can crank out 8 miles and feel great the whole time, while other times it [...]

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Warrior Dash – A very different kind of race!

by Trailblazer June 25, 2010 Run

It’s official. I am registered for my first Warrior Dash Race a race designed for people like me….thrill-seeking athletes. This race is run on some of the nation’s most demanding and unique terrain and the 5k race course consists of jumping over cars, navigating through tunnels, crawling through mud pits, jumping over telephone poles in [...]