by Chase Parnell — April 18, 2022 This year’s Canyons 100k will easily be the most competitive ultramarathon on US soil this year. With a huge cap, the race allows for depth that many other A-list races can’t entertain. This is also the final golden ticket race of the season The post 2022 Canyons 100k | The GrandDaddy of All Previews appeared first on Treeline Journal ..read more

by Chase Parnell — April 7, 2022 — ?: Luis Escobar We have another race preview this week! Don’t call it a comeback but I might be getting my mojo back when it comes to writing these things. Whoop whoop! But before I dive into it, for those of you The post 2022 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Preview appeared first on Treeline Journal ..read more

by Chase Parnell — March 31, 2022 This weekend I’m heading up to pace a friend at the Gorge Waterfalls 100k. Recently taken over by Daybreak Racing and Freetrail, it would appear they’re making a big push to make this the marquee event in the Pacific Northwest. It’s a Western The post 2022 Gorge Waterfalls 100k Preview appeared first on Treeline Journal ..read more

by Chase Parnell — December 5, 2021 The Hoka Rincon has been my go-to road shoe for years. I typically run about one road marathon per year to switch things up and get the legs turning over so having a solid road shoe has always been an important piece of The post Shoe Review | Hoka Rincon 3! appeared first on Treeline Journal ..read more

by Chase Parnell — November 4, 2021 The Javelina Jundred was super fun to follow! I’m really starting to feel like my recent disinterest in elite racing was simply a symptom of oversaturation or burn-out as opposed to any lasting fundamental or ideological aversion. I wasn’t glued to Aravaipa’s coverage all The post 2021 Javelina Jundred Notes. appeared first on Treeline Journal ..read more

by Chase Parnell – October 28, 2021 The Javelina Jundred is the first Western States golden ticket race to take place in the United States for entry into the 2022 big dance. The top two finishers from both the men’s and women’s race will earn their spot on the Western The post 2021 Javelina Jundred Mini-Preview appeared first on Treeline Journal ..read more

by Chase Parnell — October 13, 2021 Author’s note: I believe this is the longest post (5,000+ words) in Treeline Journal’s history so don’t start reading unless you have some time and are in the right mood. There is more detail than what is needed, it’s excessive, but so is The post Ten Hour Long Walk | A Recap appeared first on Treeline Journal ..read more

by Chase Parnell — September 28, 2021 Author’s Note: Before I get into this I wanted to set the table a little bit. As some of you know, I’m wading through a bout of running-related malaise. Lately, as I’ve thought about potential running topics to write about, I find myself The post Value-Add | The Bike as Transportation appeared first on Treeline Journal ..read more

by Chase Parnell — September 15, 2021 This one is tough to write. Feels a bit like I committed a heinous offense and now I’m before the judge recounting the crime with everyone I know in the gallery. I dropped out of the Wasatch Front 100. We are a few The post Reflections on a DNF appeared first on Treeline Journal ..read more