Articles by Bob Crowley

Beyond the Headlines: Reclaiming Our Trail Running Soul

The crisp mountain air, the rhythmic crunch of gravel, the camaraderie of shared struggle – these are the hallmarks of trail running, a sport carved not from competition, but from the pursuit of self-actualization, commu...

Head, Heart and Soul: The Future of Trail Running

Ten years ago, when we last examined the future of trail running – circa 2010 – we saw nothing but blue skies and snow-covered mountains. Our future looked bright. And that’s pretty much what happened – until it d...

The Future of Trail Running

These times are unprecedented for the world and our trail running community. We have indeed been led off trail into uncharted territory. The uncertainly of our future fosters dread and even the most grit-possessed amongs...

Way Too Cool

Six hours of rain-soaked, caked-in mud, cramping and revolting muscles, frozen-to-the-core misery, “Dude, you look torn up – eat this chili, it brings you back to life,” said Mike Hernandez. Rather than eat, I proceeded...

The Beginnings of TARC 2.0

The early days of organizing the TARC Trail Series races was a comedy of errors. For the Spring Classic, Josh, Sam Jurek and I scouted the course in February after a foot of snow had fallen. Hours later after returning t...