I volunteered at the North Face Endurance 50 mile/ 50k race in Marin Headlands today, since I am not in training mode at this time. I like working at the Tennessee Valley aid station because it is visited by runners a few times. I have a few friends who ran this race so I looked
People think I am crazy when I run my ultra-races, my colleagues and non-runner friends do not understand why I do this. I run because it gives me time to reflect and listen to my thoughts, especially when I run alone. It also helps me connect with like-minded people when I run in a group,
I may have officially gone crazy. I registered for my first 100-mile trail race. It will be Javelina Jundred, this October, in Fountain Hills, Arizona (near Scottsdale). I never said I was not going to do one, I kept the option open. Now that I have completed my triathlon race this year, I’m ready to
I just realized that this was only the 3rd time I’ve ever raced a 50 miler, and all of them were at this American River 50 mile run. The goal initially for this race is: stretch goal = sub-11 hours; reality goal = 11:30; finish = finish within cutoff (14 hours). I was feeling great
Last Saturday, Dec 3rd, I participated at the North Face Endurance Challenge 50km run, held in the Marin Headlands area (near Sausalito). I wanted to do one last race to end this 2016 year on a high note, and this hit the spot. We had gorgeous weather, perfect for running. We ran through mountains with views of
