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Dec 03

Much Ridge-ness At the Brutiful Vista Verde 50K

Posted on December 3, 2017 by kowsik

My last ultra for the year, the inaugural Vista Verde 50K by Robert Rhodes had all the vistas and amazing amounts of verde too. And quite a brutiful course too with short, steep rolling climbs that never seem to let … Continue reading →

Posted in 50k, marathon, race, running, trail, ultra | 3 Replies
Nov 21

Tempur-Pedic Run At the Woodside 50K

Posted on November 21, 2017 by kowsik

That’s what Greg Lanctot (RD) told us during the pre-race briefing while we stood around warming ourselves with the rising sun. And boy was he right. Everything in Woodside felt lush, green & vibrant and the trails were bouncy, but … Continue reading →

Posted in 50k, marathon, race, running, trail, ultra | Leave a reply
May 15

Quicksilver 100K – The Good, Bad & Ugly

Posted on May 15, 2016 by kowsik

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 →

Posted in 100k, marathon, race, running, trail, ultra | 9 Replies
Apr 05

American River 50M – Powered by Pita Pockets

Posted on April 5, 2015 by kowsik
Leaving Dowdin's Post

As the 2nd largest 50-miler in US, the American River 50M is a big production. I was joined by ~630 runners on a beautiful course from Folsom to Auburn. The American River 50M course is a combination of bike paths, single … Continue reading →

Posted in marathon, running, trail, ultra | 2 Replies
Sep 28

Deliciously Misty 2014 Stevens Creek Striders 50K

Posted on September 28, 2014 by kowsik
Approaching Mile 19 Aid Station

Friday was an intense day at work and I didn’t really get to think much about the Stevens Creek Striders 50K until after dinner. The Stevens Creek Striders 50K is a fantastic course with two loops and a little out-and-back on … Continue reading →

Posted in marathon, race, running, trail, ultra | 5 Replies
Sep 15

Hill Repeats At The 2014 Night Sweats Trail Marathon

Posted on September 15, 2014 by kowsik
Rodeo Beach

Take a dark foggy night, add in 4 big hills with wind-swept ridges and a visibility of 5, maybe 10 feet, hang multi-colored glow sticks on the side of the trails, post amazing volunteers at the aid-stations bottom of each hill and finally share … Continue reading →

Posted in marathon, race, running, trail | 12 Replies
Aug 04

Misty Morning PR At The 2014 Skyline 50K

Posted on August 4, 2014 by kowsik
Mile 26 - Back At Lake Chabot Again

I didn’t know that Skyline 50K is one of the older races in the Bay Area. 2014 was the 33rd anniversary of this run and while they talk about a moderately hilly figure 8 course, a 4,750ft elevation gain/loss is not … Continue reading →

Posted in marathon, race, running, trail, ultra, vibram | Leave a reply
Jul 21

Racing The 2014 Whiskey Hill Redwood Run 10K

Posted on July 21, 2014 by kowsik
First Few Finishers

Not once in the last 2½ years of running have I remotely entertained the idea of actually racing during a run. I’ve been, for the most part, happy to finish in one piece (without injuries), taking pictures along the way … Continue reading →

Posted in 10k, race, running, trail, vibram | 3 Replies
Oct 10

Bay Area Trail Running – Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve

Posted on October 10, 2013 by kowsik
Lexington Reservoir

According to the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve’s website, this is the district’s largest preserve, overlooking the town of Los Gatos and encompassing over 18,000 acres of mostly rugged and steep terrain. Huh, keyword is steep. Last time around, I was at the … Continue reading →

Posted in bay area trails, route, running, trail | Leave a reply
May 16

Trail Running or Road Running?

Posted on May 16, 2013 by kowsik
Marble Mountain Wilderness

Trail running or road running? That’s an eternal question for many runners. I was very fortunate to have jumped on a trail just a few months after I took up running. Even though my first race was the San Francisco … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, running, trail | 3 Replies
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