It’s never too late to try something new, and compete in one of the South Sound’s epic endurance challenges Forget what you’ve heard about an “off-season” because as the temperatures get colder, the training heats up. Make 2020 the year you literally climb a mountain, race across the Salish Sea or run 50 miles. All…
read moreRacing and vacationing? You CAN have both. It’s called a runcation—a trip that incudes running a race. Home to a very active running community, naturally Tacoma and the South Sound knows how to host the right spread of running events (with fun ways to rack up your miles)! Take your pick of scenery, from sweeping…
read moreThe 2019 SEVENTY48. In case you missed all the hoopla, here’s a recap: You (or someone of equal insanity) takes a human-powered (only) watercraft of your choice—canoe, kayak, paddleboard, outrigger, rowboat, etc.—and go from Tacoma to Port Townsend. It’s about 70 miles and you’ve got 48 hours to get it done. You cannot pre-plan any external…
read moreRelaxing views of Mount Rainier will contrast with the clamor of splashing oars when the SEVENTY48 sea race begins May 31 along Tacoma’s waterfront. About 200 people on kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, rowboats and other craft will be in the early phase of their 70-mile journey to Port Townsend. Don’t miss the action. SEVENTY48 will start…
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