After a couple of fairly flat runs, decided to add more vertical (and trails) back into the mix. Plus I hadn’t been to San Pedro Valley Park to run on Montara Mountain all this year. This course was basically three … Continue reading
After #26 The Shinrin Yoku 50K took a week or so off to help heal, recover and strengthen my ankle before commencing the next set of ultras. Ran #27 The Neighborhood 50K and then #28 Dawn Patrol 50K staying on … Continue reading
I was tentatively planning an ultra in Yosemite this weekend, but with temperatures hitting 100+ degrees near Hetch Hetchy + the fire danger while being out in the wilderness, hmmm. So change of plans, decided to run in Woodside on … Continue reading
With Big Basin trails largely closed because of the fire last season, Skyline to Sea, as one of the ultra routes this year, is not an option. I’ve been looking for other ways to do an ultra that ends in … Continue reading
My ankle’s been doing a lot better and I’ve started to incorporate strengthening exercises again. I’d been too focused on recovery between ultras this year, but am glad it wasn’t a ATFL tear after all. But just to be cautious, … Continue reading
Originally I was thinking of running 4 laps in the Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve, but then more recently discovered Pulgas Ridge Preserve which is just a short street crossing away (and dogs allowed!). So ended up designing a course … Continue reading
My left ankle has been a bit stiff since the run last week. Maybe I rolled it somewhere, possibly on the corrugated, hard packed surface between Big Bear and Bort Meadow. Just to be safe, decided to redo the Down … Continue reading
Right after the Grand Ventana Traverse, I woke up the next morning with a sore left glute. I have been working on it this week and for the most part it has been on the mend. The 1,000 cuts of … Continue reading
Ever since I had the crazy idea of running 50 ultras when I turned 50, Ventana Wilderness has been top of my list. Specifically the Pine Ridge Trail that runs through the entire Wilderness from Big Sur Station all the … Continue reading
Just to mix things up and to take a break from cows and wild pigs, #17 ultra for the year was an urban one in San Francisco. Starting at the top of Twin Peaks, this course largely follows the 49 … Continue reading