In 2018, I set out to accomplish a Big Hairy Audacious Goal. It was a big bite to chew and I knew I was going into the deep end. But honestly, the feeling I get after an exhausting, painful day of running trails in the mountains is what fuels me up. So I registered for … Continue reading Beaverhead Endurance Runs 100k – 2018’s Big DNF
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 … Continue reading Sorting Out The Finish – Happy Camper Fun Run
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 … Continue reading Happy Camper Fun Run 52-Mile Trail Race
Psycho Wyco 50k – Kansas City
2019... my big goal for the year is sticking to the plan. Last year, I fell short of my BHAG and I'm bound and determined to reach that 100k mark this year. Part of that plan involves completing a distance of at least 50k for a long run each month, hopefully with a few 50 … Continue reading Psycho Wyco 50k – Kansas City
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 … Continue reading Greenland Trail 50k – Colorado Runner
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 … Continue reading Desert Rats Trail Running Festival 50k – Fruita, Colorado
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 … Continue reading Westminster Trail Half Marathon – Endurance Race Series
Mission Trails Regional Park in San Diego
This weekend, work took me on a quick trip to San Diego to work with nutrition students at San Diego State University. With Spring winds kicking up in Colorado, you can bet I was packing trail shoes for an opportunity to knock off a few warm weather miles. This ended with me discovering Mission Trails Regional … Continue reading Mission Trails Regional Park in San Diego