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 Coldwater Rumble 2022 Race Report Coldwater Rumble is a 100-mile race through the Sierra Estrella Mountain Range in Goodyear, Arizona (outside of Phoenix). It is five 20 mile loops; run it washing machine style (clockwise, then counter-clockwise, then clockwise, etc.). It is put on by Aravaipa Running, which also puts on a ton of great running events of all distances; most notable for me are Javelina Jundred and Cocodona 250.  This is the third time I have run the course. In 2017, I finished 1st place overall. Hard to believe, but I suppose when I was younger, I was faster. Also, it was just one of those perfect days. In 2019, I DNF’d it at mile 50 after having some significant stomach issues that I couldn’t overcome. I wanted to redeem myself and finish it strong, so the taste of the DNF wasn’t my last experience on these wonderful trails. The course looks like an hourglass and has three aid stations. The first is the Start/Finish line aid station. The second is the Coldwate...

  Redlands Fresh Air Challenge, Andy Glaze edition On a sunny California winter day, I ran 55 miles throughout Redlands, connecting all the trails and parks that the Redlands Conservancy maintains. Background The Redlands Conservancy puts on the Fresh Air challenge to encourage Redlanders to go outside and walk, run, hike, horseback, and bike through our city and its amazing trails. It is a fundraiser that helps the Conservancy maintain the open space trails and provide programs in outdoor education. The Redlands Conservancy is a non-profit corporation with the mission to preserve all those aspects of Redlands built, agricultural, and natural environments that make Redlands the gem of the Inland Empire – both for today and for Redlands’ future residents and visitors. Cut-stone curbs, rock walls, expansive vistas, lovingly cared-for historic homes, thoughtfully stewarded natural habitats, intriguing historic downtown, and dense green rows of citrus trees invite the curious to take t...