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John Colter 2015 Results and Photos

September 21, 2015/in Latest News, Races /by Tomas

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RESULTS – PHOTOS

Thanks to all who came out and volunteered, participated, and supported the John Colter Run this week end.  What a beautiful day for this special community event.

Here is a photo  of Bob Hayes (89) and Mason Griffiths (6) This is what the human experience is all about right here.  The community support of two individuals 83 years apart sharing in an event that challenges both the mental and physical being.
Perhaps this is the real meaning of life.
by Daryl Baker

The Wind Drinker – September 2015 Newsletter

August 31, 2015/in Latest News, Newsletters /by Tomas

The latest Winddrinker Newsletter #456 is here.

You can find archived issues since 2013 on this page.

RUN FREE: THE TRUE STORY OF CABALLO BLANCO

August 19, 2015/in Latest News /by Tomas

“Run Free: The True Story of Caballo Blanco,” a feature-length documentary about ultra-running legend Micah True, will premiere at the Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture in Bozeman on Wednesday, October 21 at 7 p.m. The one-night-only event is sponsored by the Big Sky Wind Drinkers running club.

Caballo Blanco Photo

Micah True, better known as Caballo Blanco – the White Horse – was the focal character of Christopher McDougall’s 2009 best-selling book “Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen” about the Tarahumara Indians of northern Mexico. Also known as the Rarámuri, or Running People, they are some of the best long-distance runners in the world.

Caballo Blanco was an enigmatic visionary who lived and ran with the Tarahumara after moving to remote Copper Canyon in the 1990s, and who created the fifty-mile Copper Canyon Ultra-Marathon to honor their running traditions and aid in their sustainability. Now in its thirteenth year, the race attracts hundreds of local Tarahumara to the village of Urique to compete alongside some of the best runners in the world. All race finishers receive five hundred pounds of corn, which the international runners traditionally donate to the local Tarahumara, commemorating the spirit of sharing, or “kórima,” which is a way of life among the natives of Copper Canyon.

The documentary is directed by Sterling Noren, a filmmaker from Seattle who met Micah True in 2009. Most of the material for the film was recorded in the weeks leading up to the 2012 race. Shortly after that race, Micah True disappeared in the Gila Wilderness of New Mexico during his daily run, prompting ultra-runners from all over the country to drop everything and join in the search. His body was recovered several days later, found on a trail in a deserted canyon by some of his friends.

“We wanted to tell the story of Micah True in a way that was exciting and authentic, so that viewers could get a sense of what an amazing and inspiring person he was,” said Noren. “Micah’s vision lives on and his legacy is honored in this film. The film shares Micah’s compelling message of love, hope and kórima with the world while helping sustain the people and culture that meant so much to him. We’re honored to be part of this project and are committed to keeping Micah’s mission alive.”

“Micah’s genuine passion for honoring the sacred running traditions of the Tarahumara people was the essence of his being,” said Maria Walton, executive producer of the film and Micah True’s girlfriend at the time of his death. “We made this film to share Micah’s vision of hope for the Tarahumara culture and empower people everywhere with his joy of running.”

The 90-minute film recently won the 2015 Bud Greenspan Memorial Film and Video Award, presented by the Track & Field Writers of America. In addition, the film also was named winner of the prestigious Award of Excellence from the IndieFEST Film Awards, which recognizes film, television and new media professionals who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity, contributing to profound social change. The IndieFEST Film Awards said of its latest winners, “The IndieFEST is not an easy award to win. Entries are received from around the world from powerhouse companies to remarkable new talent. The judges were pleased with the exceptional high quality of entries,” of which Run Free was singled out for its creative excellence.

Most recently, the film was named the Best Documentary at the 2015 Arizona International Film Festival.

EXCEL PHYSICAL THERAPY

August 6, 2015/in Latest News /by Tomas
Excel Physical Therapy is Big Sky Wind Drinkers newest club sponsor.
Excel PT is offering members a 10% discount off an Excel Physical Therapy Running Evaluation for cash pay appointments which is a $15 savings. The appointment is a customized evaluation and rehab or prehab plan.
Excel PT service info page:
http://excelptmt.com/services
 
Here’s Jason Lunden, DPT, SCS’s bio page for insight into his advanced training and background in this area:
http://excelptmt.com/our-team/#jason

THE WIND DRINKER AUGUST 2015

July 27, 2015/in Latest News, Newsletters /by Tomas

The Winddrinker August 2015 #455 is here.

You can find archived issues since 2013 on this page.

THE WIND DRINKER JULY 2015

June 29, 2015/in Latest News, Newsletters /by Tomas

The Winddrinker July 2015 #454 is here.

You can find archived issues since 2013 on this page.

THE WIND DRINKER JUNE 2015

May 27, 2015/in Latest News, Newsletters /by Tomas

The Winddrinker June 2015 #453 is here.

You can find archived issues since 2013 on this page.

Training for the Ridge‎ – by Chris McCarthy

May 14, 2015/in Latest News /by Tomas

Chris just wanted to share his experience in training for 2014 Bridger Ridge Run.

Until recently, I despised the notion of running. It was merely a means to stay somewhat healthy, or penance for a weekend of overindulging. Nevertheless, I set goals, trained, and started running 5k and 10k races—begrudgingly.

Full story in Outside Bozeman.

 

 

THE WIND DRINKER May 2015

April 28, 2015/in Latest News, Newsletters /by Tomas

The Winddrinker May 2015 #452 is here.

You can find archived issues since 2013 on this page.

Kickoff Potluck – Lindley Center – April 22 – 5:30pm

April 21, 2015/in Latest News /by Tomas

 Come for a casual untimed run; stay for a potluck meal!
 Please bring a dish to share
 Casual run begins at 5:30pm (run any route/distance)
 Potluck begins approximately 6:00/6:15pm
 Everyone is welcome and it’s free to the public.

peder_anderson_thKeynote Speaker
PEDER ANDERSON MD
Family medicine physician, mountain runner & 2014 Bridger Ridge Run overall winner
Running and Being Well: How Running is Medicine

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