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Fat as a Fuel in Marathons and Ultra Marathons

Fat as a Fuel in Marathons and Ultra Marathons

First of all, I want to thank everyone for their positive comments and support of this blog. I really appreciate your support. Without your following and feedback none of this would be possible. In a way to hopefully add something constructive to the running community I’ve started up doing more “Training Talks” on my YouTube […]

January 30, 2014 | By | 37 Replies More
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: August 25-31, 2013

Training Week: August 25-31, 2013

I’ve been training with a focus on the UROC 100km coming up in just 4 weeks. After my disastrous run at Sierre-Zinal I am very hungry to redeem myself with a solid race in this upcoming SkyRunning Ultra Series World Final.  As mentioned earlier this will be the first time I have “home-course” advantage. I […]

September 4, 2013 | By | 10 Replies More
Running with Sandi

Running with Sandi

Running with Sandi “Love begins at home, and it is not how much we do…but how much love we put in that action.” -Mother Teresa   Training solo became the norm for me last year. Ever since I left the Hansons-Brooks post-collegiate marathon training group to become a full-time mountain/ultra/trail (aka “MUT”) runner I’ve learned […]

July 17, 2013 | By | 12 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