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
Over this summer, I held my first *ahem* trail running camp with a couple of friends. It was a run for charity that I donated to son’s school’s silent auction and someone took the bait, I’m sure for politeness. But I found … Continue reading
Last time I was at Huddart park was when I ran the Woodside Ramble 35K earlier this April. I haven’t been back there since and as part of my Bay Area Trail Running series this summer, figured was a good … Continue reading
My second half marathon for the month of July, this one was in a familiar route. I ran the Chabot Trail Run 30K here this past February. It was nice to be back at Lake Chabot on a gorgeous, cool … Continue reading