I never expected the Ohlone 50K to turn into a race that took everything out of me as I tried to maintain the lead.
Archive | May, 2011
Meet, Plan, Go Gets Going to Fulfill Travel Dreams and Benefit “Learning Afar”
It’s time to put the “trip” back in The Runner’s Trip with travel-related news about the Meet, Plan, Go! gathering I’m hosting in San Francisco. If you feel stuck … if you want to run away on a big adventure … if you want to change your perspective and expand your mind … if you […]
Running in Spain: Tour the Trails of Costa Brava and the Pyrenees
Costa Brava is one of my very favorite European destinations. I would love to run there again and discover the Pyrenees mountain range between Spain and France. This guest post comes from Ed Martinell of Traiectus Tours, which specializes in taking runners through these gorgeous regions in Northeastern Spain.
A Conversation With Graham Cooper: He’s Ready to Race the Western States 100 (Broken Ribs Be Damned)
A Q&A with the 2006 winner of the Western States Endurance Run, whose peak training suffered a major setback this spring. Can he make the top 10 at States this year?
Racing and Tasting at the Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon
Windmills, wine and fast times characterize this scenic destination race on the outskirts of Santa Barbara.
Book Review: Bryon Powell’s Guide to Running Ultramarathons
A review of Relentless Forward Progress, which provides a thorough and prudent overview of the building blocks to becoming an ultrarunner and strategies for success on race day.
Where to Run in Paris: Christine Chapon’s Guide to Her Hometown
This guest post from my friend and fellow runner Christine Chapon is not your typical Paris running guide, but it’s authentically Parisian! Her “memory lane” run is a celebration of the buildings, streets, houses and monuments of significant persons and events associated with times she spent living in Paris.