First off, Shrinrin-Yoku is a phrase that I first read about on Scott Dunlap’s blog. It literally means “forest bathing“. More on this below. This would be second time running this race and third time on this course. Coming off … Continue reading
Entering 2016, I was looking ahead at the travel schedule and lowered my expectations significantly. I simply wanted to continue to run a 50K distance or more each month, without any regard to PR or time. This year was a blur both personally … Continue reading
By the time I looked at TNF 50, it was already sold out. Besides, I’ve got a personal trip coming up in December and this weekend was the only one available for a long run. Saw Fear & Loathing 50K … Continue reading
TL;DR, but super happy to finish Mt. Tam 50K after the DNF at Coastal 50K a couple of months ago. It feels like (and definitely felt it on the run), I haven’t run this distance in a while. Looking back, the last … Continue reading
After dropping out at mile 16 of the Coastal 50K, I’ve been itching to get back to the Marin trails and finish a run strong. My weekly mileage continues to hover around 20 miles with much of that on lunch runs … Continue reading
I was debating between the Coastal 50K and the Mt. Diablo Vertical Challenge for the month of September and ended up with this, because Greg Maudsley, a colleague of mine was running it as his 2nd 50K (ever). It was the … Continue reading
After a very hectic last couple of weeks at work and otherwise, I was relieved to see Skyline 50K popup on the calendar. I was so looking forward to 5ish hours of just quietude running past redwoods through the morning mist. … Continue reading
I got into the Mt. Hood 50M lottery many months ago. Soon after, I booked a Best Western Hotel at Government Camp, 14 miles from the start line. But as my wife and I started talking (and all kudos to … Continue reading
This would be my second year running the Double Dipsea. Can’t believe it’s been four weeks already since Quicksilver 100K. After recovering for a week, I headed down under to Sydney and Melbourne on a business trip (my 4th international trip … Continue reading
Let me just say Quicksilver 100K is the hardest course I’ve run, so far. A sadistic 100K with 13,000+ feet of relentless steep climbs, this one never lets up until you cross the finish line. None of the ‘hard part of … Continue reading