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Table of Contents—June 2016
Cover photo by Jordi Saragossa
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FEATURES
Cowboys, Indians and the Endurance of Ray Molina
Exploring the edges of humanity in the depths of the Copper Canyons.
By Rickey Gates
Coast to Coast: Nine Awesome Trail Marathons
Despite the rise of ultras, there have never been more great marathons to choose from, even for trail runners.
By Alex Kurt
Spring 2016 Trail-Shoe Review
These eight new models will take you where you want to go.
By Paul Cuno-Booth
DEPARTMENTS
trail tips How to get started in obstacle-course racing
ask the coach Fitting in strength work; hydrating on long runs; healthy downhill running
nutrition Why three top trail runners choose plant-based diets
adventure A runner searches for escape in a crowded Nicaraguan city (and takes whatever she can find)
faces The trail-running passion of a Grammy-winning musician
making tracks A fruitarian ultrarunner; Hardrock in winter; Stevie Kremer’s laid-back training style
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