Quad Rock 25 in Fort Collins
If you’re looking for a May race with a variety of trails and plenty of vert, the Quad Rock 25 miler (or 50 miler, if you dare) by Gnar Runners in Fort Collins just might be your race. For the second time, I completed the Quad Rock 25 race and was more than happy to […]
Returning to the Ranch in a Career Change
Earlier this year, I found myself in a difficult situation where I could no longer support the values and culture of my employer and chose to leave and take a stand for diversity and inclusion. This provided me with a predicament of a career pivot in the middle of a pandemic. However, this was also […]
Sorting Out The Finish – Happy Camper Fun Run
Ok, I’ll try to share this experience without sounding like I’m complaining. Go back and read my recap of the Happy Camper Fun Run, first. I share this post because I’m looking for some clarification. Maybe I’m wrong. I don’t know. I’m not blaming the runners or judging their abilities. Lots of people were confused […]
Happy Camper Fun Run 52-Mile Trail Race
The day finally came when I signed up last-minute for a 50-mile run. I had planned on a long run of 42 miles over the weekend as part of training. But on Friday morning, I found a local 50-miler with spots still available. So I did what any good trail ultrarunner does, I jumped on […]
Denver Colfax Marathon
Running in the Mile High City can take your breath away, especially if you haven’t been in town long. Run for 26.2 miles and it’s sure to be a good day! 2018 was the second year for me to run the Colfax Marathon, which claims to be Denver’s only marathon. The race takes place in the […]
Greenland Trail 50k – Colorado Runner
2018 has been off to a pretty good start with my goal to hone in more on longer distances. For the most part, I’ve had a few good long runs every month. Like Arches Ultra 50k in Moab, a self-supported 50k on Cherry Creek Trail in the south Denver area, and Desert Rats 50k in Fruita, CO. May brought a gentler […]
Life Lessons – Highs and Lows and Setting Priorities
2018 was off to such a great start. My blogging was consistent, as was training for my first 100k. Then, life stepped in with a hold my beer and watch this. Of course, I’ve joked about turning 30, wanting to finally distance myself from those 20-year-olds. And that travel and running take up too much […]
Desert Rats Trail Running Festival 50k – Fruita, Colorado
Hook me up with a run in the desert and I’m there. Make it a long run with great views and aid stations, and I am golden. My second desert ultramarathon of the year took place on April 14th near Grand Junction, Colorado at the Desert Rats Trail Running Festival 50k. I completed the 50k distance […]
Westminster Trail Half Marathon – Endurance Race Series
Can we just usher this #NeverEndingWinter out the door and bring on Summer? It’s been a long winter in many parts of the country as ranching friends in Montana are just now thawing out. Although we haven’t had much winter in Denver, I am ready for the warm weather to arrive and stay so I […]
Montana Running Ranchers Complete 190-Mile Relay
One of my favorite events of the year! I think this team is awesome and the Ragnar Relay events are always a fun experience (even if that means staying up all night in a 15-passenger van). Read more about my Team Beef adventures here. 190 miles. 29 hours 46 minutes. 12 runners. Two vans. One […]