Barr Trail 'Simpler' Than Tracks in Europe
Gazette, The; Colorado Springs, Colo. › August 26, 2005
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Pikes Peak Marathon winner Fulvio Dapit of Italy said Barr Trail was nothing like the mountain race courses he's accustomed to in Europe.
"It's simpler to run here," he said. "There's a wide track, no steps, few stones." Is he kidding? Turns out, no. Race directors in Europe appear to be a little more sadistic, adding their own twists for mountain racers, such as having them scramble up rock faces using their hands, and installing fixed ropes.See the full content of this document
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Barr Trail 'Simpler' Than Tracks in Europe
"Italians are notorious for being superb technical runners," said runner-up Galen Burrell of Boulder.
Now we know why.Torr...See the full content of this document
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