Are you up for the Challenge?  The Medved Winter Challenge that is.

 

We, along with our friends at Goose Adventure Racing will bring to you the Second Annual Medved Winter Challenge on Saturday February 27th.  The Challenge will be held in Mendon Ponds Park at Hopkins Point Lodge. 

 

You can choose to do either a 5K Snowshoe Race over some of our favorite trails or a Two Person Adventure 4 Hour Challenge (which is a competitive team snowshoe adventure race).  Or, if you are really up for it, you can do both.

 

Things to know:

 

 

We hope you can join us. 

 

Are you interested in running in this year's Medved Lilac 10K or 5K, but need some help getting ready?  Then the Medved Lilac Training Program is for you.  Whether you are starting from scratch or just hoping to improve your speed/endurance, we can help.  Please click on the above link for more information about our program.

 

We will be holding two informational meetings at the store:  Wednesday March 17th and Wednesday March 24th.  Both meetings will start at 7 pm.

 

 

Registration for the race is now open.  Please see our Medved Lilac Race Page for all the details including links for registration.   

 

 

The listed savings is off the original selling price and prices are as marked.  Prior sales are excluded.

 

Patagonia, Vasque and Darn Tough Socks have partnered with us to provide some awesome gifts, I hope you will consider joining us for the big fun. (Registration will be available by March 1, limited to the first 30 registrants)  

 

 

Thursday, April 1: Meet at Medved Running and Walking Outfitters at 6 PM for a forum with a team of trail ambassadors I've assembled. Meet Ian Golden, RD of the Virgil Crest Ultras, an offroad event in the Ithaca area with something for everyone between the 50 and 100 mile solo race, as well as the 100 mile relay for teams with 5-20 runners. If you haven't run in the Ithaca area you're missing out on the some of the sweetest, gnarliest trails in New York State. Meet area offroad all stars John Prohira, Ken Schaible, Teresa Sukiennicki, Joy Valvano and Mary White as they share their experiences and answer your questions about taking on new challenges.

 

Saturday, July 17: Meet one of the strongest ladies in the sport of ultrarunning, Krissy Moehl. Join Krissy (pictured right)and many of us at 6:30 AM in Bushnell's Basin for a run with the Oven Door Runners, before Krissy heads to Medved and shares a video presentation of her experiences at 12 PM, with Q & A to follow. Medved Endurance Project participants get included to an "invite only" gathering with Krissy the night before!

 

 

 

Thanks for reading, lots more to come. Keep an eye out for future announcements as plans come together. 

 

 

The latest edition of the Glycerin introduces "DNA", which is the latest technology innovation from Brooks.  This patent pending cushioning system is comprised of polymer chains which automatically and physically adapt to the force placed on the foot.  Due to this ability to change based upon need, DNA will in essence give you a customized ride throughout the course of your run.

 

When I first tried on the new Glycerin, I was immediately impressed with the "plushness" of the ride.  This is a much more cushioned shoe than its predecessors; many of which I felt were a little too thin, especially under the fore foot.  When you put on the new Glycerin however, it does give you the feel that an upper end cushioned shoe is suppose to provide.

 

The fit of the shoe is also "right on".  The arch hit me in the right place and the new Glycerin definitely give me the out of the box comfort and "wow" feeling that you look for in a new pair of running shoes. 

 

Being that this shoe was just released, I have not put many miles on the shoe yet.  I have enjoyed my first couple of runs with the new Glycerin and I am looking forward to seeing how the cushioning holds up over my long runs and after I put some miles on them. 

 

If you are someone who likes a plush, cushioned ride, I would definitely recommend trying on the new Glycerin next time you are ready for a new pair.  The men's color is depicted above on the left, with the ladies' model next to it on the right side of the photo.

Have you tried snowshoeing yet?  If not, now is the time.  Our program is easy and inexpensive.

 

 

Snowshoeing is convenient, easy to learn and a tremendous workout.  Our area is fortunate to have a lot of great places to get out and snowshoe.  Questions about snowshoeing or our rental program?  Please call the store at 248-3420 and we will be happy to answer them for you.