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Expedition Oregon: “America’s Toughest Race” Requires Grit, Athleticism

Elise Gross | May 22, 2021

When designing this year’s Expedition Oregon event — a five-day team adventure race covering roughly 300 miles of unmarked terrain — Race Director Jason Magness of Bend Racing knew only a handful of teams would finish the full course. Dubbed “America’s Toughest Race,” [...]

Local Endurance Athletes Stay Race-Ready With Physical Therapy

Elise Gross | January 15, 2021

Endurance athletes know a thing or two about overuse injuries. Expedition (adventure) races — often described as backcountry triathlons — typically include mountain biking, mountaineering and paddling across unmarked terrain. The non-stop races range from several hours to 10 days long, and four-person teams must navigate difficult terrain with only a map and compass. Bend […]