Compared to longer trail runs, road marathons always give me butterflies. Just the thought of pounding asphalt for 26.2 makes me nervous about my ankles. But San Francisco Marathon is super scenic (especially the first half) and I was betting on that to … Continue reading
In 2011, if you’d asked me if I wanted to backpack, I would’ve looked at you like you were crazy. What a difference 3 years of running trails and ultras can do to one’s endurance and the love for outdoors! Next … Continue reading
This summer, we’ve been experimenting with all sorts of dark greens, beyond the usual suspects like Kale, Swiss Chard, etc. Lamb Lettuce was recommended by someone at the local farmer’s market and they were pitching this as a super veggie. … Continue reading
This was my three-peat run on the Coastal Marin 50K, organized by Robert Rhodes of Bay Trail Runners. The idea is super simple and super fun. About 25 of us show up at the south end of Golden Gate Bridge. … Continue reading
Repeat after me: Trails are rejuvenating! The Double Dipsea did not disappoint. When you pack 4,500ft of elevation gain/loss in less than 14 miles with who knows how many stairs you have to climb, so much for general fatigue. Add in 629 … Continue reading
It’s been close to six weeks since I ran the Miwok 100K and haven’t really been writing much about anything since then. Not to mention I haven’t been running much either. The fantastic write up on Over Training Syndrome in Outside … Continue reading
It’s not everyday that you get to have an awesome 100K right in your backyard. Well, more like a 30-minute drive for me to get to the starting line. A few of my fellow runners were attempting their first 100K … Continue reading
Miwok 100K was my first 100K and I had the incredible fortune to share some of the most amazing trails that Bay Area has to offer with ~300 runners. Miwok 100K was also celebrating its 20th anniversary. A race of … Continue reading
Running a 100K for mere mortals like me is pretty serious business. Serious enough that it takes a lot of planning so we can have fun for the 13 or 14 odd hours we are out there. I used to do this … Continue reading
A heads up: This one’s neither about running nor about cooking. But if you have a pre-teen in the house, then you gotta learn more about Heart to Heart. I know many parents that don’t know about this Heart to … Continue reading