In this episode of the Running Raw Project: Tim competes in his first ever snowshoe race in Woodford, VT. There is quite a talented group of athletes assembled, including two former US Mtn. running team members, and the former US snowshoe racing champion.
In this episode of the Running Raw Project: Anxious to redeem himself after his 3rd place finish at the Sears Tower Stair Climb, Tim heads to Milwaukee 4 days later to compete in the Climb For a Cure up the US Bank Center. This 45 storey tower proves to be quite a challenge.
In this episode of the Running Raw Project: Tim hopes to keep his winning streak alive as he takes on the tallest building in North America - The Sears Tower. The race climbs 103 floors and 2,109 steps up the stairwell of Chicago's most famous building.
In this episode of the Running Raw Project, Tim tackles one of the toughest road races on the west coast. In a race that has been dominated by elite marathoners from around the world for over 20 years, Tim manages to best the field by 30 seconds - As a raw vegan no less.
In this episode of the Running Raw Project, Tim takes on the US Bank Tower and many of the best stair climbers/tower racers in the country. 75 floors and 1500 steps later there is a new king of west coast tower racing.
In this episode of the Running Raw Project, Tim heads to downtown Los Angeles to interview the High Rise Heroes (LAPD, LAFD) about to run up the US Bank Tower - The tallest building west of Chicago.
In this episode of the Running Raw Project, Tim takes on the highest peak in Los Angeles County - Mt. Baldy at 10,064' high. The race starts at 6000' and climbs for 8 miles to the summit. This is one of the toughest mountain races in the country, and Tim represents for raw vegans everywhere.
In this episode of the Running Raw Project: I lured Brendan Brazier back to Malibu to run in the Bulldog 25k endurance run. This is an extremely challenging mountain run that uses the same course as the Malibu Creek Trail Challenge that I competed in this past May. Neither one of us was prepared for this event, so we ran the first (and most difficult) 7 miles of the race as a hard tempo workout - with surprising results.
In this episode of the Running Raw Project: Tim continues his weekly altitude training for the upcoming Mt. Baldy race, by heading up to Crestline, CA to run a 10k at altitude.
In this episode of the Running Raw Project: Squaw Valley near Lake Tahoe was host to the 1960 Winter Olympics. But it's most notable athletic event of the last 10 years has been the Squaw Mtn. Run - A grueling uphill run from the baselodge of the ski area to the summit lodge at 8,200'. This race attracts some of the best mountain runners in the country.
In this episode of the Running Raw Project: One of the great things about living in Los Angeles is the very large and diverse athletic community. The L.A. Unified School District celebrates this athletic abundance by hosting the Summer Grand Prix Track Series on Tuesday and Wednesday nights at two different local high schools. The competition is fierce as many of the top high school, college and post collegiate track athletes compete for cash prizes and the bragging rights of being LA's best
In this episode of the Running Raw Project, Tim heads to the eastern neighborhoods of Los Angeles to run in the Summer Indian Cross Country invite.
In this episode of the Running Raw Project, Tim heads to Orange County to run in the Bastille Day 5K. Many of the best road racers from around the country have come together to compete for prize money against an elite field of Kenyan runners.
In this episode of the Running Raw Project, Tim competes in the prestigious Will Roger's 5k in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles. After the race, Tim gets a rare interview with one of the greatest athletes of all time - Carl Lewis.
In this episode of the Running Raw Project: Tim takes on the best mountain runners in the country for a spot on the US Mtn. Running Team.
In this episode of the Running Raw Project: Tim takes on the best mountain runners in the country for a spot on the US Mtn. Running Team.
In this episode of the Running Raw Project, Tim heads to New Hampshire to run in the Mt. Washington Road Race. 7.6 miles, 4,750' vertical climb. It's one of the toughest road races in the world.
In this episode of the Running Raw Project, Tim heads to Long Beach, CA to compete in the Southern California Masters Track & Field Championships. The fastest athletes are not always the most inspiring.
In this episode of the Running Raw Project, Tim takes on Southern California's best in the Brentwood 5k. After the race Tim interviews Ben Brown (American Trail Champion) and Brian Livingston of the Nike Run LA team.
In this episode of the Running Raw Project, Tim takes on the Malibu Creek Trail Challenge - one of the toughest mountain races in the country - to prove that a raw vegan diet yields superior athletic performance. Question: Do raw foodists loose less sodium through sweat?
In this episode of the Running Raw Project: Tim continues his training strategy by running a 5k race every weekend as a hard workout. Hermosa Beach, CA is celebrating it's 100th anniversary this year and holding all types of events to commemorate the date. What a fun day/race.
In this episode of the Running Raw Project, Tim heads to San Francisco to race in the Climb California Stair Climb. Racers from around the country have come to challenge themselves on San Fran's tallest building - 555 California - 52 storeys tall.
In this episode of the Running Raw Project: Sidelined by injury, Tim has to settle for watching the LA Marathon instead of running in it. It turns out to be a very inspiring day after all.
In this episode of the Running Raw Project: Tim heads to NYC to compete in the unofficial world championships of stair climbing at the Empire State Building. The best stair climbers from around the world come together for this one of a kind event. Watch the start and you'll get an idea of how tough this race is.