After two failed attempts in 2010 I thought this was out of reach. I'd gotten within 10 minutes and 5 minutes. I knew I was going to end up hating running if I kept at it so I turned my back on achieving a BQ time and pursued other running goals. Five years later, I gave it another shot at Napa Valley last Sunday and did…
After doing many ultras over the last several years I finally felt ready to tackle the 100 mile distance. And I did it, the Javelina Jundred on November 1st in Arizona. My time goal was to finish sub-28 hours and I did it in 27:09. There were 511 starters and 288 finishers for a finish rate of 56%. I could barely move…
I thought I'd share with you all my race report for the Antelope Canyon 50 Mile. It was held this past Saturday in Page, Arizona by Ultra Adventures. In the "Back-to-Back" thread there was some discussion about running being more than about PR's and this race seems timely to answer some of those questions for myself.…
The first half of this year was nuts. One marathon, two 50ks, two 50 milers, a 100k (and two PRs later) and I was physically and mentally fried. I took 2 months off from running after that. Probably did less than 10 miles per week. I needed a break so I took it. I had a 50k on my schedule for last Saturday. I signed up for…
