“A Muerte”

“A Muerte”

Posted by on Dec 5, 2013 in Featured, inspiration, Musings, Training | 1 comment

by Jennilyn Eaton For rock climbers, a muerte means to exceed abilities and go beyond the ‘climb or die’ mentality. Perhaps...

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The Mentality of the “.2″

The Mentality of the “.2″

Posted by on Nov 18, 2013 in inspiration, Musings, Trails, Training | 4 comments

A couple of weeks ago I did a training run on roads and trails from my house that turned out to be exactly 26 miles. As a Strava user my...

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White Rim Trail FKT – Jennilyn Eaton Interview

White Rim Trail FKT – Jennilyn Eaton Interview

Posted by on Nov 15, 2013 in Featured, inspiration, Interviews, Trails, Training | 2 comments

I had the pleasure of accompanying Jennilyn Eaton of Salt Lake City, UT this past weekend on her Fastest Known Time (FKT) attempt of the...

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The Compromise

The Compromise

Posted by on Oct 7, 2013 in Featured, inspiration, Musings, Race Reports, Training | 4 comments

Craig started running less than 5 years ago. During the first few years he experienced incredible strides in his progression, both in...

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Wasatch 100 Race Review

Wasatch 100 Race Review

Posted by on Sep 11, 2013 in inspiration, Musings, Race Reports | 2 comments

  A Story of Soldiers and Saints   “It’s so HOT! I’m so HOT! I can’t stand it”. I remember saying...

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Silverton Challenge: Race Report

Silverton Challenge: Race Report

Posted by on Sep 9, 2013 in inspiration, Race Reports | 0 comments

  Most track ultras take place on short, repeat loop courses. The design is often one that offers athletes a chance to break personal...

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In the High Country: A Film Review

In the High Country: A Film Review

Posted by on Aug 12, 2013 in Anton Krupicka, Book Review, inspiration, Musings | 6 comments

        In the High Country (official teaser) from Joel Wolpert on Vimeo. A natural expansion of The Runner in Winter...

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No Excuses – What Are Your Excuses – Part Three

No Excuses – What Are Your Excuses – Part Three

Posted by on Aug 7, 2013 in inspiration, Musings | 3 comments

“I Can’t”   This must be one of the easiest and by far the most common excuses I’ve heard people give....

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No Excuses – What Are Your Excuses – Part Two

No Excuses – What Are Your Excuses – Part Two

Posted by on Jul 29, 2013 in inspiration, Musings, Training | 2 comments

Effort I hear the following excuses all too often: “It’s just so difficult”. “Ugh, I get so bored, I just...

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No Excuses – What Are Your Excuses? – Part One

No Excuses – What Are Your Excuses? – Part One

Posted by on Jul 26, 2013 in inspiration, Musings, Training | 7 comments

    Time   I’m often asked how I have the time to train and race like I do.  The answer is easy on the surface...

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My Vegan Life: Ultrarunning on Plants

My Vegan Life: Ultrarunning on Plants

Posted by on Jul 25, 2013 in inspiration, Training | 10 comments

        Ok, so what’s this vegan thing all about?! I’ve been a “vegan” for almost 3 (now 4!) years now. To be...

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The Utah 13ers – Part 2

The Utah 13ers – Part 2

Posted by on Jul 17, 2013 in inspiration, Trails | 2 comments

It is difficult to write a report of a failed adventure, especially one that has been so long in the planning. Not only am I faced with...

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The Utah 13ers – Part 1

The Utah 13ers – Part 1

Posted by on Jul 15, 2013 in inspiration, Musings, Trails | 3 comments

I recently attempted to run/hike/climb all of Utah’s 13,000 foot peaks, unsuccessfully. I want to share my experience with you, but to do...

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Western States 100 – The Road to the Top Ten

Western States 100 – The Road to the Top Ten

Posted by on Jul 10, 2013 in inspiration, Race Reports | 4 comments

The road to the top ten at Western States 100 was a long and winding road with some speed bumps and detours but I finally did it! Below...

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The Pacific Northwest: Finding Humility at the Waterfall

The Pacific Northwest: Finding Humility at the Waterfall

Posted by on Jun 25, 2013 in inspiration, Musings, Trails | 1 comment

It is late morning on the Pacific Coast Trail—a sunny but cool day under the vast shade of the forest. We are in Oregon, a few miles away...

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Using Cutoffs as a Pacing Strategy: Putting P50 to Rest

Using Cutoffs as a Pacing Strategy: Putting P50 to Rest

Posted by on Jun 19, 2013 in High five to the regular guy, inspiration, Musings, Race Reports | 8 comments

Executive Summary for Those Who Hate Long Pointless Race Reports: Your sport should be fun, and if it’s not mostly fun then do something...

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My Journey to the Best 100 Miler: A San Diego 100 Race Report by Olga King

My Journey to the Best 100 Miler: A San Diego 100 Race Report by Olga King

Posted by on Jun 17, 2013 in High five to the regular guy, inspiration, Race Reports | 2 comments

I’m excited to share one of the best running stories this year: Olga King‘s slam dunk San Diego 100. 78 degrees at 7am and it...

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No More Trail Intimidation

No More Trail Intimidation

Posted by on Jun 10, 2013 in inspiration, Trails | 2 comments

There was a time when running long distances on trails was crazy talk.  With the proliferation of trail races, events, and series, the...

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To Run, To Fly

To Run, To Fly

Posted by on Jun 7, 2013 in inspiration, Musings | 1 comment

You are a runner. You focus your mind and body on the pursuit of self-improvement, omitting feelings of discomfort during every run....

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Ashley Kumlien – Kicking Ass with MSRunTheUS.com

Ashley Kumlien – Kicking Ass with MSRunTheUS.com

Posted by on Jun 4, 2013 in inspiration, Interviews | 0 comments

  Sometimes you have the most amazing experiences when you move through life with no expectations.  Such was exactly my fate when I...

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