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UROC 100km Race Report: “Just Finish”

UROC 100km Race Report: “Just Finish”

I’ve never wanted to quit so bad in my life. At 10,600’ on the top of Vail Pass, and 33 miles into the race, I was leading the UROC 100km. But I had worked way too hard to get to that point. A fierce pack of world-class mountain-ultra-trail runners were right behind me: Rob Krar, […]

October 1, 2013 | By | 74 Replies More
Training Week: Sept. 1-7, 2013

Training Week: Sept. 1-7, 2013

First off before we get into last week’s training I wanted to share some News: 1. The crisis in Syria has been going on for years, but lately many here in the US have felt compelled to take notice and finally try to help out. I usually try to keep politics and any non-running related […]

September 12, 2013 | By | 8 Replies More
Training Week: August 18-24, 2013

Training Week: August 18-24, 2013

This was my first serious week of training for the UROC 100km. My fitness has been decent, but nowhere near it needs to be come race day at the end of next month. I fell a little short of hitting my goal of 100 miles this week, but spent plenty of time up  high and […]

August 27, 2013 | By | 11 Replies More
Staying Hungry

Staying Hungry

  “All I want to do is drink beer and train like an animal.” -Rod Dixon, 3:53 miler AND 2:08 Marathoner     I’m hungry. As Sandi can attest, I can always eat: gluten-free, vegetarian, ice cream, beer…you name it! I’d say I was starving, but that’s not right because occasionally we even shop at […]

August 21, 2013 | By | 20 Replies More
Running Westward and up: Training From Colorado to Oregon

Running Westward and up: Training From Colorado to Oregon

Cirques on peaks bring views Like woods show serenity Instinct for nature   July 12th, 2013: Okay, so Sandi and I have just a little over 2 weeks until the Speedgoat 50k in the mountains of Utah.  With over 11,000 feet of climbing in 31-32 miles at altitude I’m anticipating at least several hours of […]

July 13, 2013 | By | 8 Replies More