Reflections. I know I’ve been quiet since TOR, frankly needing to ease my way back into the digital world and then being resistant to do so. Days on end on trail focused on one singular goal made it hard to exit that tunnel and see the world again. It’s like I’m trying to refocus, but […]
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An in-depth race recap of the 2024 Tor des Géants TOR130 – Tot Dret ultra running race in Courmayeur, Italy. The recap describes the unexpected challenges in an otherwise smooth race and what the journey is like to run for almost two days. The race is a mental & emotional challenge, that if you can overcome the enormity of it, leaves you profoundly at peace with your accomplishment.
Prevailing at TOR130 – Tot Dret: A Race Recap Read More »
my UTMB OCC race experience as broken down by the songs played on repeat in my head throughout The morning of the race you are shuttled out to the start line at Orsières. I had misunderstood where the shuttle was for the bus (oops, but also, terrible race website organization). After realizing it was much
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Vertical kilometers & The Power Of Power Hiking Do you ever wake up and realize one of your weaknesses is becoming a strength? Or at least, that you’re seeing a lot more improvement the more you work on it? That’s how I feel about the vertical kilometer and the races at Broken Arrow Skyrace generally.
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I’m finally taking the time to sit down and digest Gorge Waterfalls 100k; I still haven’t quite processed that I did it. Hopefully this recap doesn’t feel as long as a 100k 😉. As many new ventures into the unknown do, it started with doubts. Leading up to the race, recovery was progressing along, but
My first 100k: To Gorge or be gorged? Read More »
Sometimes, a big goal is what you need to execute on the day 5:26:46. A 48 minute course PB & an official 50k PR, and a 33 minute PR from my solo virtual Chuckanut effort 1 year ago. This special race was my first ultra back in 2018. I chose it then because of the
Chuckanut 50k 2022: The Long Awaited Return Read More »
Cover photo: Bryan Ting Going into race weekend, I had this illusion the Vk would be my “easy” day. I thought I could simply hike it as a warm-up for the coming days without expending too much effort. Man, was I wrong. Or at least, uncharacteristically naive. I should know myself better than that, and
The Golden Ultra Full Pint: Day 1, BLOOD Vk Read More »
There is a lot of information out there on how to successfully train for and complete your first ultra or 50k. But what about actually enjoying it? You can read all about training plans and gear, and hear everyone’s two cents on what to do and what not to do. In thinking about my race
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I’m still not running….because I am still injured. I went to the chiropractor again last week and got some exercises to do for my hip. I am now in a lot less pain but my hip is still too weak to support itself, which means my calf still hurts too. I don’t know how much
Here it is! My post on race day and how it felt to run my first half marathon! Okay, so I know I said I’d write this post yesterday, but to my defense, I spent almost 12 straight hours in the library writing a paper and I just didn’t have it in me. On the
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