• Salt & Persistence Every woman can be an endurance athlete. She just needs some salt and persistence.

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    • Chickpea mountain running
    • Chickpea hiking above South Branch Pond
    • Chickpea descending Cadillac South RIdge
    • Chickpea trail running on a snowy ridge
    Taking time to take time.

    Running and the Pandemic Blues

    Just take a week off. You'll feel better.

    786 min read
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    Winter trails are sometimes even better than summer trails!

    Three Winter Running Must-Haves

    These overlooked items can greatly improve the quality and comfort of winter runs.

    669 min read
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    Chickpea at a lookout above the Belgrade Lakes

    Quitting While I'm Ahead

    Some days, the best plan is to change plans.

    764 min read
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    Chickpea at the summit of Mount Zircon

    Adventure: Mt Zircon

    A perfect intro to mountain running.

    666 min read
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    Chickpea at Grand Falls

    Waterfalls on the East Branch

    Trail run or bike to four waterfalls on the Penobscot River

    552 min read
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    • Clearing what limbs I can so that the volunteers with chainsaws have room to work.

    Spring Cleaning

    Volunteer trail work with CeMeNEMBA

    452 min read
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    Trail Running Safety in Hunting Season

    9 tips to keep you safe.

    819 min read
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    • Weatherbeaten pines on granite ledge.

    Adventure: Gorham Mtn Trail

    An entry-level mountain run in Acadia National Park.

    506 min read
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    • Munson’s Pitch on the Machias River

    Bad Little Trail Run 2019

    Race report for the  2019 Bad Little Trail Run 7 Miler

    593 min read
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    Every woman can be an endurance athlete. She just needs some salt and persistence.

    Established in 2019 by Chickpea.