When it comes to running trail, nobody’s been in the business as long as Montrail. After all, there was no “trail running” category until Montrail coined it. And while the days of the heavy, bulky, tank-like shoes are gone, there’s no doubt that we will continue to provide the best shoes for running trails. It’s in our DNA, it’s what we’re all about, we’re not just another footwear company who slaps a rugged outsole on a running shoe and calls it a trail shoe. There’s more to it than that.
At the same time, we’ve got an incredible group of world class runners who will lead Montrail into the future. This group of runners is commonly recognized for their achievements in trail races across the country.
On May 15th, a small yet solid collection of Team Montrail toed the line at the Silver State 50/5o. Congrats to Joelle Vaught, who continues to quietly assault seemingly every race she enters, as she took 1st place female (3rd overall) in the 50-mile distance and set a new course record. Yes, we realize the course was a bit different this year, but Joelle says she ran slow the last 10 miles because of a painful side cramp. So yeah, she’s fast and strong, and we can’t wait to see how she does at Western States 100. Recently, Joelle won Where’s Waldo 100k with a new course record, took 2nd at The North Face Endurance Challenge in December, won Way Too Cool 50k in March, and now this.
Annette ran the first annual Mt. Rogers Trail Days Half Marathon in Damascus and finished 1st place woman (1:34:54) and sixth place overall. She also probably had more fun than anyone else. Sorry, but it’s true, it’s just the way she works!
Montrail athlete Erik Skaden was 3rd place for the men in the 50 mile distance (4th place overall) and Sean Meissner raced the 50k with a solid 4th place finish.
Matt Hart recently set a new speed record for the 48 mile Zion Traverse and he seems to be in fine form heading into the Pocatello 50 this weekend. At Pocatello 50, Sean, Matt, Mandy and Joelle will hit the hills and wallow in what sounds like some deep snow as they race to the finish. Should be an exciting race.
Max King is preparing to kick butt at the upcoming USATF Half Marathon Trail Championship in Bend. Just try to beat him, we dare you.
And soon, as everyone knows, we’ll have the showdown at Western States 100, with some seriously fast and strong racers on both sides, male and female. Can’t wait!
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YEAH MONTRAIL!
First pair of trail shoes I ever owned, Montrail Diez Vista’s, followed by the Masai’s, loved em all!
GO TEAM GO!
GR