Tag Archives: Half-marathon


ERIC HARTMARK: Wins 12th Cindy Brochman Memorial Snowshoe Magazine Person of Year Award

Written by Phillip Gary Smith
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“It is a sort of poetic justice that Eric’s first appearance in a USSSA National Championship occurred at Cable, Wisconsin in 2011,” said United States Snowshoe Association Sports Director Mark Elmore, “and now he wins the Cindy Brochman Memorial Snowshoe … Continue reading →


Annika Rogers Conquers More Than Mashed Potatoes Snow at the WSSF 2018 Championships

Written by Phillip Gary Smith
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The snow that was tossed madly by fierce gusts “mirrored a scene from the Himalayas,” said Annika Roger’s mother, Johanna. During the difficult conditions that were rustled up by the mountains to stifle competitors struggling to complete this challenge, a … Continue reading →


Going the Distance! 2018 and 2019 USSSA Marathon and Half-Marathon Championships

Written by Jeff Kildahl, Ph.D and Phillip Gary Smith
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It’s late summertime, so why such excitement about the earlier 2018 USSSA distance events? Because we are clocking the way to the 2019 marathon races at Lakewoods Resort in beautiful, hilly Cable, Wisconsin, near the home of the Slumberland American … Continue reading →


Northern Lites: The Dion USSSA Snowshoe Natls New Marathon Championship and Presenting Sponsor

Written by Phillip Gary Smith
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Northern Lites Snowshoes lights the way for the first-ever United States Snowshoe Association (USSSA) Marathon Championship by securing the prestigious Presenting Sponsor role. The New Richmond, Wisconsin company, developing the sport’s featherweight brand since 1992, clenches a coveted spot on … Continue reading →


The Most Fantastic Finish! Dion USSSA National Women’s Championship Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Written by Phillip Gary Smith
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When the 80 finishers of the Women’s Senior 10 km Dion USSSA National Championships lined up for their event in Eau Claire, not one guessed they had found themselves in a race of historic proportions; particularly Brandy Erholtz of Evergreen, … Continue reading →


Addicted to Eau Claire! Dion USSSA 2015 National Snowshoe Championships

Written by Phillip Gary Smith
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“Addicted to Love,” as Robert Palmer sang, and love is a byword of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, home to the 2015 Dion USSSA National Snowshoe Championships. Mark Elmore, USSSA Sports Director, added, “We are thrilled to work … Continue reading →


Durband Wins Winterrific Warmheartedness USSSA National Qualifier

Written by Phillip Gary Smith
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From racing regional United States Snowshoe Association (USSSA) qualifiers to the national championships, a constant is Bob Durband on the course, happily trudging trails. This weekend marked a particular notable event in his life.

No, he didn’t win a handsome … Continue reading →