In the last 10 years, I’ve run 91 ultra marathons (50K or longer) and 11 official marathons 😳, during which speed was a nice side-effect, never the goal. And yet, when I finally attempted in earnest to BQ (which I … Continue reading
After running 50 ultras for 50 last year, I stayed in the run-without-goals mode for a while, until in April I saw a few Strava friends running the Boston Marathon. This had always been on my list of things to … Continue reading
At the start of the year, knowing the ankle surgery was coming, I put a little sticky on my laptop that said “BQ @ 3:10”. I even registered for California International Marathon thinking I could build up strength and speed … Continue reading
It was nice to be back in the Headlands, a year since my last 50M there. Right after that run is when I busted my ligament and had been sidelined for almost a year. As much as I’ve been running … Continue reading
This is my 4th running of Skyline 50K, the longest running trail 50K races in the US! It’s also my first ultra, 5 months after ankle surgery. If I can summarize this race report, it would be this: Holy [email protected]!. … Continue reading
My 2nd year in a row running the Headlands 50M. With a regular cadence of business travel and juggling life, it’s been hard to squeeze in the miles required for a 50M, but hey at some point, you just take … Continue reading
Ultramook 50K was an inaugural race organized by Patrick Zweifel, who as I found out is quite the Born to Coach dude! He owns the amazing Hydrangea Range in Tillamook, cross-country coach for Tillamook High school, organizes cross country camps … Continue reading
Last year I ran the Quicksilver 50K with just a handheld &Â GoPro and lived off of the aid stations. Not so fast this year. With a cloudless sky and temperatures in the high 80’s, it was scorching out there. I … Continue reading
The suspense was killing me. In the two weeks preceding the Marin Ultra Challenge 50K, the weather went from all clear, maybe rain, scattered thunderstorms, torrential rain and finally just Karl the Fog. Even that morning, I didn’t trust the … Continue reading
Two weeks ago I planned to run the Fort Ord 50K with just a hand held and a couple of gels stashed away. Three days ago, I’m like – it’s time to get the full rig – 40oz of water, … Continue reading