The buildup towards the Bay Area 100M in June continues. Post Diablo 50K, I was able to get out and run back-to-back 18-milers in Sierra Azul, possibly the hardest and most exposed sections of Quicksilver 100K (in early May). Conveniently, … Continue reading
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
It’s been close to six weeks since I ran the Miwok 100K and haven’t really been writing much about anything since then. Not to mention I haven’t been running much either. The fantastic write up on Over Training Syndrome in Outside … Continue reading
After 12 marathon+ distances last year, I know how to finish a 50K or a 50 miler (okay, I’ve done one) and that has always been the goal going in – to keep smiling, check out the scenery, make new friends, take tons of … Continue reading
Ever since I started as CTO of a stealth startup this past February, I’ve been trying to balance the adrenaline of working at a startup and the endorphins of my long trail runs. From my home in Mountain View, to work in … Continue reading
This year, I started out with a goal of running a marathon (half, full, ultra and everything in between) every month. The first part of the year was more focused on bumping the miles so I could run the Big … Continue reading
As the distances get longer, it’s imperative that you find ways to increase running stamina. Without that, fatigue sets in early and you lose the power and endurance that it takes to finish long runs. I’ve spent a fair bit … Continue reading