What happened to my running and state of mind the past two months? In this post, I take a deep breath and reflect. Also included: “Training for a Self-Supported Stage Race,” a reprint of a recent article on preparing for the Grand to Grand Ultra.
Tag Archives | ultrarunning
Victory Is In the Bag: Ultrarunner Victor Ballesteros Talks About Gear, Running and the Coolest Drop Bag Ever
A Q&A with top Bay Area ultrarunner Victor Ballesteros, who recently designed and launched the Victory Bag for use as a drop bag at aid stations.
2012 Miwok 100K Race Report: The Highs, the Lows, the Strange Bodily Functions and Everything In Between
Running the Miwok 100k was a pivotal experience in my 18 years of running—longest distance ever, hardest course, a new approach to training and preparation—and it almost didn’t happen. Here’s the story of my very long day out there.
How to Train and Gear Up for Mountain Running and Fastpacking Adventures
This guest post by Karen Schwartz of Sage to Summit is useful for anyone planning a challenging mountain run or hike. Here’s what you need to do and take with you before heading out all day or many days in the wilderness. Plus, recommendations of trails to run in the Eastern Sierra.
Q&A with Rickey Gates on Trail Running, Traveling and Living the Dream
In a sport not lacking offbeat characters with exceptional endurance, Rickey Gates stands out. Trail running’s Kerouac-quoting, motorcycle-riding nomad with the serious ’stache and tangled tresses talks about mountain running, ultra distances, global travel and what inspires him.
The G2G Ultra: A Grand Adventure Is Calling
Seven days, 160 miles, Arizona to Utah, carrying my food and gear. Can I do it? I don’t know, but I do know I can’t pass up the opportunity to attempt and report on this amazing inaugural event.
Ten Weeks and then a Taper: Reflections on a Marathon-and-Beyond Training Cycle
I reflect on what I did right—and what I might have done better—over the past ten weeks while training for the upcoming Oakland Marathon and Miwok 100K.
Q&A with Running Stupid’s Ken Michal: How to be Happy on the Trail, All Day, No Matter What
Call me a “Stupidhead”–I’ve become a fan of Ken Michal and his podcast Running Stupid. Find out how he went from being an overweight smoker to one of the most likeable guys in the sport.
Not Exactly Inspiring
Some thoughts on getting through a recent funk.
Running Ramage Peak and Discovering the East Bay’s Incredible EBMUD Trails
Many runners and hikers don’t know of or don’t use the treasure trove of East Bay trails maintained by EBMUD. Here’s what you need to know to run or hike on them—along with a guide to my favorite, Ramage Peak Trail.