tis the tower season.  chad on fossilized 5.14.

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The Javelina Jundred is an annual ultra marathon in the sonoran desert near scottsdale, az.  the figure 8 like coarse with a constant flow of beats whirling with the  sonoran air made for festive atmosphere at the start/finish line.

the runners make 7.5 laps around the 15 mile loop. this layout makes for a very social race, runners pass each other as they change direction with each lap.

as the day sped on so did the heat.  the afternoon sun was only evaded by aid stations and a saguaro’s shade.

before the heat started to feel too punishing the shadows began to grow and the sun started to dip, and the nice october weather prevailed.  in the end it was a great day for a run. the winners are:

michael arnstien with a time of 14:38:26 (an hour quicker than any other runner)

katelyne fischbeck with a time of 19:59:45

for full results and other info go to,  http://aravaiparunning.com/

As outdoor enthusiasts, we agree that the earth is a place of wonder. Whether we are rock climbing, canyoneering, trail-running, mountain biking, or whatever outdoor activity it may be, there is a commonality in each pursuit: to explore and to experience nature. Trail-running in particular has become increasingly popular in recent years, encouraging people from every walk of life to travel and discover earth’s landscape on foot.

The human capacity for endurance has proved to be much more than what was believed in the past. It is not uncommon for a runner to travel 30, 50, or 100 miles in a single stretch. However, to accomplish these feats safely, it is essential to be well-prepared. Plenty of water, food, sun protection, first aid supplies, clothing, etc., make traveling these distances possible.  Yet suddenly, when we add all of our necessary supplies together, ultra trail-running becomes more of a backpacking trip than an efficient way to see some incredible places. How else would one carry these supplies if not on their bodies?

That brings us to the point of this article: Crew My Run, a trail-running inspired group providing shuttle’s and back-country aid. Crew My Run allows runners to travel light. The “crew” will drop you off at the desired starting point, provide aid-station care at periodic checkpoints during the run, and then pick you up when you’re finished.

The Crew My Run and 3dMediaWatch team assembled together this spring in Bryce Canyon National Park. The following photos in this gallery were taken during a trial run to test out our methods. Photographers included: Tosha Carter, Seth Giles, and Chad Perkins. It was a success!

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