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For 23 years, the Valley Runner of the Year Series has shaped the local running scene.
Compiled by Dave Hurley and edited by Roger George, a central San Joaquin Valley native and local fishing expert.
Well, here's a San Joaquin River story that hasn't gotten much attention - unless you're plugged into the expedition kayaking community. It's about four adventurers who took advantage of an unexpected release to complete a historic first descent of the river's South Fork.
Eye-Q Two Cities Marathon & Half
When: Sunday
Where: Start line on Friant Road just north of Audubon Drive; finish in Woodward Park
Never hike alone. That message has been drilled into my head since I first learned about the buddy system as a lowly Tenderfoot.
VISALIA -- Bullard High's Pookie Gonzalez and Ashley Valdez proved how well, rather than how often, you play together can trump all.
Jason Meyers of Clovis came up just short again of winning his first World of Outlaws national sprint car championship.