Your 2019 Dirtbag Gear Guide
Must-have items for the running closet, as stated by Dirtbag Runners Ambassador Mackenzie Johnston
Race Report: Mesquite Canyon 50k
Written by 2019 DBR Ambassador Eve Rebennack Mesquite Canyon is one of Phoenix-based Aravaipa Running’s lesser-known races, and the final race in their Desert Runner [...]
Let’s Talk DNFs
by Kenny Campbell, 2019 DBR Ambassador DNF: The three letters that no runner wants beside their name. So we're all on the same page, they [...]
The Secret Lives of our 2019 Ambassadors
Have you been wondering who your 2019 Ambassadors are? We asked them to share a lesser known tidbit, and found out everything from childhood nicknames [...]
Running Habits (For the Undisciplined)
Written by DBR Blog Editor Bobbi Sawchyn It was the last long run before my first ever half marathon. Besides hopping a flight out west, [...]
The Botanical That Changed My Running: How Prevail Was Born
Written by Brock Cannon. DBR is a proud partner of Prevail Botanicals. In 2016, I started running mountains. I had just “retired” from elite mountain [...]
The Good, The Great, The Dirty: 2018’s Best DBR Articles
Happy 2019 Dirtbags! To kick off the new year, we took a look at some of our favorite pieces from the one that just passed. [...]
Reflections and Resolutions (from your 2018 DBR Ambassadors)
2018 was a year for the books. Your DBR founder Crista Tappan and the DBR Creative Director Michael Tappan began an exciting new chapter in [...]
Winter Running: A Q&A with Jamie Marcellus (Trust us, we’re Canadian!)
Introduction and questions by DBR Ambassador Bobbi Sawchyn When I learned there was a fellow member of the Dirtbag Runners team right down the road [...]
Our First Dirtbag Runners Team Event – The 2018 Los Coyotes Ragnar Relay
“The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer [...]
Insights from Sunny Stroeer: Our New Favorite (and Fastest) Dirtbag
Introduction and questions by DBR Ambassador Bobbi Sawchyn I was alone. I was 1,920 miles and an international border away from home. I had, in [...]
A Dirtbag Runner’s Guide to Recovery: Part 1
This article is part 1 of a two-part series. Written by DBR Ambassador Jenny Dalimata We’ve all been there. You finish with a run, a [...]
HASHERS: “The Drinking Club With A Running Problem”
Written by DBR Ambassador Gary Davidson 'Runs' WHAT A HASHRUN IS NOT: A Hashrun is not a race. Although many Hashers run races, Hashing could [...]
Running down my imposter syndrome
Written by DBR Ambassador Yamina Pressler It doesn’t take more than a few minutes with me to notice that I’m an extrovert. I am energized [...]
Dirtbag Running: The Gear Guide
Written by DBR Ambassador Leigh Scarber. Dirtbag runners are known for their tendency towards a minimalist lifestyle, getting their feet in the dirt outdoors, and [...]
STOP GETTING INJURED
We all know what we want to do: run. And run a lot. Here are some trick to make sure to keep our bodies up to the task.
Trail Destination: New Zealand
Thinking about heading to New Zealand? We've got some trails for your feet to explore.
When the Mind Runs Wild: Thoughts During an Ultramarathon
Ever wonder what goes through the mind during a 100-miler? Now you've got some insight.
Dirtbag Profiles: 7 Originals Worth Knowing
Written by DBR Ambassador Stephanie Dar In recent years, the concept of “dirtbagging” has evolved to encompass a broad spectrum of individuals, ranging from those who [...]
The Pros and Cons of Minimal Shoes
Written by DBR Ambassador Caileigh Colo Ahhhh…. The age-old running debate: traditional vs. minimal shoes? Now before you get your running shorts all in a [...]
The Mental Side of Ultra Training
Written by DBR Ambassador Mike Coutu It was 93 degrees out and I was at mile 23 of a 32-mile training run on my ranch. [...]
Plant Based Diet as a Distance Runner by Josh Meyers-Dean
by ambassador Josh Meyers-Dean So you’re thinking about trying a plant based diet? Maybe it’s for ethical or environmental reason, or you’re just trying [...]
Exploring the Trails with Type 1 Diabetes by Amy McKinnon
When we are about to head out for our Sunday long run on some beautiful mountain trails, we normally double check we have the [...]
Voyage of Discovery – The Power of Deep Experiences in Nature by Yamina Pressler
Calm isn’t the right word to describe that evening. Sure, it was quiet and dark; there wasn’t any wind; but the desert was anything but [...]
Why I Believe in Running without Goals – by Cherie Yanek
There are people who time every run with their eyes to their Garmin, stopping their watches when they hit a stoplight; people who will delay [...]
A Newbie’s Guide to Ultra Registration
You're in for a wild ride.
On Injuries (And How to Wrap our Heads Around Them)
Injuries can affect more than just the spot that hurts. Here's how to deal.
What IS the Burning Man Ultramarathon?
Written by Dirtbag Runners Core Team Member & Burning Man Ultramarathon Director Cherie Yanek You can have an idea, but it’s pretty much pointless if [...]
Dirtbag Tips for Being Eco-Friendly
Dirtbag Tips and Tricks for being more Eco-Friendly and Sustainable
La Cuesta Ranch Trail Run: The Best New Race in California
This past weekend we were thrilled to join our friend Luis Escobar at his newest race - the La Cuesta Ranch Trail Run in [...]
Get to Know: François Bourdeau
Name: François Bourdeau aka "Flint"DBR Ambassador: Montreal, Canada & France Facebook Twitter Blog Instagram 1. Favorite Trail: I’ve never seen anything more breathtakingly beautiful than [...]
Get to Know: Josh Wentzell
Name: Josh WentzellDBR Ambassador: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Facebook Blog https://www.instagram.com/p/BPgsOD8DtEN/?taken-by=slimxwhitman 1. FavoriteTrail: Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail 2. Favorite Race: Patapsco Valley Trail Fest 26.2++ 3. Favorite [...]
Get to Know: Jack Rosenfeld
Name: Jack RosenfeldDBR Ambassador: Seattle, Washington Facebook Twitter https://www.instagram.com/p/BUk3PAngNjc/?taken-by=jmrosenfeld 1. Favorite Trail: Lake Serene in Gold Bar, WA 2. Favorite Running Fuel: Tailwind 3. Favorite [...]
Get to Know: Kendall Peters
Name: Kendall PetersDBR Ambassador: Fillmore, California Facebook https://www.instagram.com/p/BJBotyqBJ91/?taken-by=kindlefuega 1. Favorite Trail: I can’t just narrow it down to one. Ray Miller is by far my [...]
Get to Know: Antti Kulmala
Name: Antti KulmalaDBR Ambassador: Lahti, Finland Facebook https://www.instagram.com/p/BFKEdvqye3t/?taken-by=nuorikulmala&hl=en 1. Favorite Trail: I think its my local trails from Lahti to Hollola 2. Favorite Race: My [...]
Get to Know: Henry Hayford-Taylor
Name: Henry Hayford-TaylorDBR Ambassador: Chamonix Mont-Blanc, France Facebook https://www.instagram.com/p/BD0R54sBkIJ/?taken-by=henryhayfordtaylor 1. Favorite Trail: Whatever trail I’m on or have just been on … I love them [...]
Get to Know: Maili Costa
Name: Maili CostaDBR Ambassador: Marin County, California Facebook https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ-gfa8hF3D/?taken-by=mais_runs_trails 1. Favorite Race: Inside Trail Racing's Rodeo Valley 50k in the Marin Headlands. It's a race practically [...]
Get to Know: Mike Coutu
Name: Mike CoutuDBR Ambassador: Lipan, Texas Facebook https://www.instagram.com/p/BQJZz6HBZFN/?taken-by=_ijustfeltlikerunning_ 1. Favorite Trail: Spicewood Springs/Spicewood Canyon Trail, Colorado Bend State Park, TX 2. Favorite Race: Jemez Mountain [...]
Get to Know: Gina Crosswhite
Name: Gina CrosswhiteDBR Ambassador: Bellingham, Washington Facebook https://www.instagram.com/p/BPcyTPlAAXf/?taken-by=happytrigirl 1. Favorite Trail: Skyline Divide at Mount Baker in Washington State, about 45 minutes from where I [...]
That Dirtbag Kinda Love
As people are planning last minute trips to the store to pick up a Valentine's Day card, red roses or a box of chocolate, we [...]
Get to Know: Kim Bessler
Name: Kim BesslerDBR Ambassador: Core Team - Instagram & Social Media Influencer Location: Golden, Colorado Facebook Adventuresofthepint https://www.instagram.com/p/BOvabEIjyyr/?taken-by=halfpint22&hl=en 1. Favorite Trail: My favorite trail is not [...]
Get to Know: Tyler Clemens
Name: Tyler ClemensDBR Ambassador: Co-founder & CFO - Littleton, Colorado Facebook https://www.instagram.com/p/BMy_6LzgB_B/?taken-by=allwedoisclemens 1. Favorite Trail: It’s more than one trail, but my favorite run to [...]
Get to Know: Niki Pasion
Name: Niki PasionDBR Ambassador: Core Team - Community Outreach Specialist & Copywriter Facebook https://www.instagram.com/p/BG0DKHrrUfu/?taken-by=pasionista 1. Favorite Trail: It’s a toss up between the Appalachian Trail [...]
Get to Know: Kelly Shockley
Name: Kelly Shockley DBR Ambassador: Centennial, Colorado Twitter Facebook #runwiththedoc https://www.instagram.com/p/BNEfFW4Dcke/?taken-by=drkellyshockley 1. Favorite Trail: Impossible to pick just one! I’m happiest on trails in the front [...]
Get to Know: Crista Scott
Name: Crista Scott DBR Ambassador: SoCal ☺ / Co-Founder Twitter Facebook Dirtbag Runners https://www.instagram.com/p/BMQIvp3lZUS/ 1. Favorite Trail: I can’t pick just one! The Inca Trail [...]
Get to Know: Ben Syzek
Name: Ben Syzek DBR Ambassador: Core Team - Website Development & Colorado Springs Ambassador Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Facebook https://www.instagram.com/p/BNumP9ejK2W/?taken-by=bsyzek 1. Favorite Trail: Rainbow Trail [...]
Get to Know: Michelle Evans
Name: Michelle Evans DBR Ambassador: Core Team - Social Media Influencer & Ventura County Ambassador Location: Ventura, California Blog: wordpress.com/runningwithmountaingoats Facebook https://www.instagram.com/p/BMIlKglBlR7/?taken-by=runningwithmountaingoats&hl=en 1. Favorite Trail: John Muir [...]
Get to Know: Nicklaus Combs
Name: Nicklaus Combs DBR Ambassador: Core Team - Twitter Manager Location: Boulder, Colorado Facebook Twitter https://www.instagram.com/p/BKqSN0VAe_B/?taken-by=nicklauscombs&hl=en 1. Favorite Trail: Wild Oak Trail - Virginia 2. Favorite Race: Massanutten Mountain [...]
2017 Dirtbag Runners Ambassadors
We are excited to announce our 2017 Dirtbag Runners Ambassadors! These individuals exemplify the ideals behind the dirtbag lifestyle and will no doubt represent us well [...]
Get to Know: Steven Novicki
Name: Steven Novicki DBR Ambassador: Southeast Michigan Facebook Instagram 1. Favorite Trail: Potowatomi Trail, Pinckney, MI 2. Favorite Race: Run Woodstock and Hideaway Trail Run [...]
2016 Dirtbag Gift Guide for the Holidays
If you've ever felt the stress of trying to find a last minute gift, you know you don't want to procrastinate. Fortunately for you, we [...]
A River Runs Through It…and So Do I
Quite awhile ago when I was in my early twenties and still running track and cross country for the University of Montana (Go Griz!), I used to [...]
Get to Know: Bethany Murray
Name: Bethany Murray DBR Ambassador: Denver, Colorado Facebook https://www.instagram.com/p/BMPtKeoAcVb/?taken-by=murrayonthefly 1. Favorite Trail: There is no way that this can be answered, as I live in [...]
Get to Know: Jen Laughlin
Name: Jen Laughlin DBR Ambassador/Core Team Member: Phoenix, Arizona Facebook https://www.instagram.com/p/BH5VKvcANlg/?taken-by=jenlaughlin_18&hl=en 1. Favorite trail: Horse Creek Trail out of Mono Village in Bridgeport, CA 2. Favorite race: [...]
Get to Know: Ody & Greg
Name: Oddysey Gastelum DBR Ambassador: Southern California https://www.instagram.com/p/BICJWUbhOkr/?taken-by=oddbball 1. Favorite trail: I haven't ran many trails, but my favorite has to be part of the PCT by [...]
Get to Know: Andy Reed
Name: Andy Reed DBR Ambassador: Canmore, Alberta, Canada Website: www.canmoremd.com Twitter https://www.instagram.com/p/BJWTGRrA-QB/?taken-by=canmoremd&hl=en 1. Favorite Trail: Too many to mention, but The Rockwall Traverse in the Kootenay's is [...]
Get to Know: Kyle Konczal
Name: Kyle Konczal DBR Ambassador: Denver, Colorado Twitter https://www.instagram.com/p/BGQRbivyfYK/?taken-by=run_konz 1. Favorite Trail: Too many to choose from, can I just say the entire state of Colorado?! [...]
Get to Know: Vanessa Runs
Name: Vanessa Runs DBR Ambassador: Nomad, Wanderer Website: vanessaruns.com Social Media: Facebook Twitter https://www.instagram.com/p/BGmbdvWpgbk/?taken-by=vanessaruns 1. Favorite Trail: My favorite trail is called The Yellow Brick Road in Whitehorse, [...]
DBR Ambassadors & Teams: Weekly Update 10/6/16
As the racing and travel season is starting to slow down, so will our update posts. We'll obviously still have lots of great stories, race [...]
Get to Know: Natosha Hoover
Name: Natosha Hoover DBR Ambassador: San Luis Obispo, California Facebook https://www.instagram.com/p/BE0I0RLFTEN/?taken-by=life_with_the_wolf 1. Favorite Trail: This is a tough question. There are so many amazing trails out there. I [...]
DBR Ambassadors & Teams: Weekly Update 9/29/16
Over the last few weeks, we've shared some stories about the difficulties of finishing 100 milers. I'm sure you've probably heard some fast sheep guy say that "100 [...]
Get to Know: Miguel Moreno
Name: Miguel Moreno DBR Ambassador: Phoenix, Arizona Facebook Instagram 1. Favorite Trail: Like my first love you never forget, Papago Mountains 2. Favorite Race: McDowell Frenzy 50k. [...]
DBR Ambassadors & Teams: Weekly Update 9/22/16
When it comes to sponsorships/ambassadorships/partnerships in trail and ultrarunning, there are a lot of companies offering up products. The well-known, big company deals only go to those [...]
Get to Know: Cassie Brown
Name: Cassie Brown DBR Ambassador: Arkansas/Fayetteville, AR Facebook A photo posted by Cassie Rittershouse Brown (@traillovinmotherrunner) on Sep 7, 2016 at 1:39pm PDT 1. Favorite [...]
DBR Ambassadors & Teams: Weekly Update 9/15/16
It's not all that often you see Trail/Ultrarunning websites, blogs or magazines talk about DNF's...usually the focus is on the winners or the people that [...]
Get to Know: Kara Clark
Name: Kara Clark DBR Ambassador: Seattle (previously with the DBR Los Angeles team) Twitter: @karasaurusrex https://www.instagram.com/p/BDMKt4QNQOm/?taken-by=karabear42&hl=en 1. Favorite Trail: Lake Serene Gold Bar, WA or Ray [...]
DBR Ambassadors & Teams: Weekly Update 9/8/16
For nearly 80 years, the Ben Nevis Race in the Scottish Highlands has taken runners up & down the highest point in the British Isles. Our very [...]
Get to Know: Clint Welch
In an effort to shed a bigger spotlight on our badass group of Dirtbag Ambassadors, we're separating our weekly update & Get to Know posts. [...]
DBR Ambassadors & Teams: Weekly Update 9/1/16
I'm not sure about everyone else, but I've never really been able to find a pair of sunglasses to run in that met my expectations. [...]
DBR Ambassadors & Teams: Weekly Update 8/25/16
Not gonna lie, it was kind of an awesome week for Dirtbags! Let's start out in Colorado where several Ambassadors and team members took on [...]
DBR Ambassadors & Teams: Weekly Update 8/18/16
We're starting off this week's update with a race report out of Finland with our Ambassador Antti Kulmala. Along with 3 other Dirtbags (Antti Lepo, [...]
DBR Ambassadors & Teams: Weekly Update 8/11/16
It was a pretty BIG week for Dirtbags around the world including races at the Tromso SkyRace, a trail classic in New Mexico and a [...]
DBR Ambassadors & Teams: Weekly Update 8/4/16
Most of us Dirtbags have trails or races that are on our bucket lists; those that are a "must do" before we die or before [...]
DBR Ambassadors & Teams: Weekly Update 7/21/16
Each year there is such an exciting vibe around this time of year because of two of the biggest 100 mile trail races: Western States [...]
DBR Ambassadors & Teams: Weekly Update 7/14/16
A bit of a slow week for our Dirtbag Ambassadors and Teams. However, there was some podium worthy news coming out of the Speedgoat 50k [...]
DBR Ambassadors and Teams: Weekly Update 7/7/16
We'll start off this week's update checking in with the Dirtbags down in Arkansas where it looks like the crew got together several times throughout [...]
DBR Ambassadors & Teams: Weekly Update 6/30/16
The Las Vegas group of Dirtbags recently traveled over to Bryce Canyon to take on the full Under the Rim Trail: 27 miles with 6,500' [...]
DBR Ambassadors & Teams: Weekly Update 6/16/16
As promised at the end of last week's post, we'll take a look at a few individuals that are committed to being Dirtbags like few [...]
DBR Ambassadors and Teams: Weekly Update 6/9/16
The Arkansas DBR group spent Global Running Day at one of their favorite trails, Mt. Sequoyah, near Fayetteville. To round out the weekend, several members [...]
DBR Ambassadors and Teams: Weekly Update 6/2/16
Many of us Dirtbags share our lives, our travels and our trails with a fuzzy friend. Dogs can be great running companions, especially when human friends can't keep [...]
DBR Ambassadors & Teams: Weekly Update 5/26/16
As the Dirtbag Runners community continues to grow, we thought it would be fun to shine a spotlight on our Ambassadors and local team members. [...]