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Sep 13

Exploring Zion and Bryce – With A Bout of Vertigo

Posted on September 13, 2016 by kowsik

National Park Centennial and a wedding anniversary obviously goes together, yes? My wife and I had a weekend trip to Zion and Bryce during this past Labor Day weekend and it was fantastic to spend countless hours in the outdoors. Everything from … Continue reading →

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Aug 11

A Few Quiet Hours At The Skyline 50K

Posted on August 11, 2016 by kowsik

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 →

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Jul 23

Epic First Family RV Trip to Mt. Hood

Posted on July 23, 2016 by kowsik

As I mentioned in my last blog, I made the lottery for the Mt. Hood 50M race and my wife & I decided to make that our first family RV trip (with Chippy the puppy!). We love the outdoors, camp … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, family, kids, lifestyle, rv trip | 2 Replies
Jul 14

Tripping & Stumbling Through Mt. Hood 50M

Posted on July 14, 2016 by kowsik

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 →

Posted in 50m, marathon, race, running, trails, ultra | 2 Replies
Jun 20

2016 Double Dipsea – Back in Sandals

Posted on June 20, 2016 by kowsik

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 →

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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 24

Mendocino 50K – An All Vegan, Visually Stunning Race

Posted on April 24, 2016 by kowsik

I’ve been to Mendocino so many times with my family, but we’ve always hung out by the headlands, the lighthouse and the rugged coast. Never explored the forest side. So when I saw the Mendocino 50K popup on ultra-signup, registered … Continue reading →

Posted in marathon, race, running, ultra | 32 Replies
Mar 13

Mudfest At Marin Ultra Challenge 50K

Posted on March 13, 2016 by kowsik

I was originally planning to run the Marin Ultra Challenge 50M as a way to get used to that distance before Quicksilver 100K in a couple of months. But with back to back business trips to Japan and London + … Continue reading →

Posted in marathon, race, running, ultra | 3 Replies
Feb 20

Run For Amma 50K – Jet Lag & Puppy Love

Posted on February 20, 2016 by kowsik

Run for Amma is a charity run around the spectacular mid-Peninsula trails. Starting at Alpine Inn, the course winds through many Open Space Preserves, including Windy Hill, Coal Creek, Russian Ridge, Skyline Ridge, Monte Bello, Foothills Park and finally Arastradero. … Continue reading →

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Jan 24

Crystal Springs 50K – Wet, Muddy & Rainy, aka Awesome!

Posted on January 24, 2016 by kowsik
In the cloud

Crystal Springs 50K, by Coastal Trail Runs is set in some of my favorite trails in Huddart & Wunderlich Parks. I’d run a very similar course at the Woodside Ramble two years ago and finished 5:17. However, it’s been a while since I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in marathon, race, running, ultra | 4 Replies
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