Some pictures can’t be taken, only seen. Visuals so clear, so delicate, in situations so intimate – that moment between yourself and nature – that they can’t be duplicated outside of that one instance in time. Likewise, some experiences can’t … Read the rest
Category Archives: Race Reports
Reports from Trail and Ultra Marathon Races
5 Steps to Becomming a Kickass Ultramarathon Pacer – Video
Video captured during the pacing duties of the last 47 miles of the Wasatch 100.
Winning Sucks
Well…it happened. I won a race. I entered a local 5k for fun on a business trip and won the damn thing. Yep, arms up and people cheering as I crossed the line – the moment was mine. Awful.
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King of the Castle – Idaho Mountain Festival
The Idaho Mountain Festival, brought to you by Asana, is a 4-day rock climbing and trail running event that has little to do with competition and more about the celebration and gathering of these great outdoor sports.
Castle Rock … Read the rest
Bryce 100 Race Report
These things are always hard for me write and, in fact, I never planned on a post race report regardless of the outcome. While I usually never shut up about running, I struggle with idea of talking about my own … Read the rest
Bighorn 100 Pre-Race Photo Reflections
This morning I awoke before my 4:50am alarm. I drowsily stumbled around, threw on my favorite soft running clothes, tracked down a handheld and a pair of shoes and tossed them in the car.
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| Scoping out the wildcat ridge |
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Bryce 100 Pre Race Report
This weekend I will be toeing the line for the Bryce 100. Keeping with my 100 mile rituals, I’m typing this while enjoying a beverage at the town’s only coffee shop. I spend a couple days before the race camping … Read the rest
TNF Endurance Series
I recently had the opportunity to work and support runners at The Northface Endurance Series race in Bear Mountain State Park, NY. Prior to this, I had not considered participating in these sort of larger scale races for a variety … Read the rest
Corre Libre – Born To Run 100K
The Born to Run was everything I imagined and even more. A fun weekend, filled with music, dancing, camping and running – a celebration of life.
After running the double marathon few weeks before, I was confident going into my … Read the rest
Zion Traverse: Ultrarunning
Trans-Zion….The “Zion Traverse”. Yeah, I’d heard of it. I had no idea though. No clue how mind-blowing this place was. The only comparison I have in my head is the Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim. After running both, I’d put Zion above … Read the rest