The Annapurna Mandala Trail 2008 (AMT2008) by Roger Henke
The Annapurna Mandala Trail is hardly known outside France; so much for ‘globalization’. As in many other sectors, the disconnect between the Anglo-Saxons and the Gallics is near total. France has a large and vibrant mountain and ultrarunning community. Within that community the AMT is well-known, receiving coverage in specialized magazines (e.g. Endurance ) and even on television (TV5).
But when Marjan and I meet the other participants we turn out to …

RECORDS FALL AT THE 4th ANNUAL VIRGINIA 24-HOUR RUN FOR CANCER

The 4th Edition of the Virginia 24-Hour Run for Cancer was another great success. It was held from 7:00 a.m. 21 April through 7:00 a.m. 22 April, 2007 at the usual site – Sandy Bottom Nature Park in Hampton, Virginia. The weather was near perfect, with sunny skies, low humidity, afternoon highs in the mid-70s and early morning lows in the low 40s. The great weather contributed to new course records for both the men and women.