I almost DNS’d (did-not-show) the Berkeley Trail Adventure ultra marathon, what with a broken Luna Sandal strap, a couple of blisters and a stubbed toe. But things got reasonably better that I decided to take the chance. With a 6,800 … Continue reading
In case you don’t know what DNF vs DNS is, it’s Did-Not-Finish vs. Did-Not-Start. So far, in the dozen or so races I’ve run, I’ve been fortunate to always finish the race no matter how long it took. I had … Continue reading
Every time I’ve driven down on Hwy 85 for many years now, I would see these beautiful hills to my right and have always wondered what was out there. Turns out Almaden Quicksilver County Park is one of the jewels … Continue reading
I’ve always been a sushi-lover, but never really put that and running together. Until I read Scott Jurek’s Eat and Run book that is. Onigiri, also known as o-musubi is essentially a rice ball, made from white rice and often … Continue reading
Last time I was at the Sanborn Park was when I ran the 2012 Summit Rock Half Marathon. As part of my Bay Area Trail Running series that I started this summer, I figured it’s time I went back there … Continue reading
A few weeks ago, Matthew Inman, artist behind the Oatmeal published an amazing five-part comic strip titled ‘The terrible and wonderful reasons why I run long distances’. He goes on to describe the Blerch as this creature that is constantly following … Continue reading
I ran the inaugural Headwaters Ultra 50K recently and got to meet Gerad Dean, race director for the ultra. You can check out his race profile on Ultra Signup. As a long term runner (since 2003!), recently turned race director, I … Continue reading
Hands down, Purisima Creek Redwoods is easily in the top 10 most beautiful trails around the bay area. The centerpiece of this open space preserve is the Purisima Creek Canyon, with its towering redwoods, rushing creek, lush ferns, berries and … Continue reading
With a 5,400 foot elevation gain and an equal descent, starting altitude of 3,185 feet going up to nearly 6,000, 80+ degree weather and a gnarly technical, exposed terrain all combined forces to teach me a true lesson in ultra … Continue reading
Wunderlich Park is in Woodside, adjacent to Huddart Park and connects at the top via a 5 mile stretch on Skyline Trail. Until you get to the higher points of the park, the parks feel very different, though Wunderlich Park … Continue reading