From sunset to sunrise, this race tested me. Hot. Humid. Brutal. Temps were close to 90°F at the 7 p.m. start and didn’t let up all night. I haven’t run at night in a long time—and definitely not in training. That’s exactly why I signed up for this: Pedernales Falls 60K, part of the Capt’n
At 28 years old, I was training for my first marathon, the L.A. Marathon in 2003. I had just started running, with no sports background, but something about it intrigued me (more on that in the About Me section). Instead of waiting for L.A., I ended up running the Carlsbad Marathon as my first, right
Since we moved to Texas, I’ve run Bandera races every year, whether it’s a 50k or 100k. This year, I registered for the 100k but had to drop down to the 50k due to an injury. Yes, I finally admitted I’m injured. I’ve been in denial for eight years, running through pain and enduring the
Yesterday, I ran the Austin Rattler 50k and absolutely enjoyed it! The course is pretty runnable, offers breathtaking views, and throws in some challenging terrain. There are plenty of large boulders, but I managed to power-hike over them. I finished in 7:27, which isn’t an overall PR, but it’s a personal best for a 50k
This race was a fantastic weekend of camping, bonding with friends, and tackling long distances in the beautiful Texas hill country! The ultra edition of Ragnar relays consist of a four-person ultra team (+1 sub for an injury) covered 120 miles (total) in an intense 26-hour adventure. It was a fun but crazy weekend, where
