What’s Behind the Smile and Stamina of 71-Year-Old Ultrarunner Eldrith Gosney
A profile of a 71-year-old ultrarunner who inspired me and gave me a lot to think about regarding aging and running.
Merry Christmas from Kauai and Hello 2013
Taking a break this week from regular life—from work, chores and even running—gives me a chance to reflect on the past year and set some goals for 2013.
2012 North Face Endurance Challenge 50-Mile Race Report: From Reroute to Burnout and Back
How a disappointing day turned worthwhile after all.
2012 Runners’ Gift Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Hit the Trail
A few of my recommendations for what to buy anyone who likes to spend time outdoors and wants to improve fitness.
My Running and Travel Dreams Are Clouding Reality
Researching and fantasizing about ultra runs made me moody and distracted. This post describes being in a funk and snapping out of it. Also included: a list and links to 17 self-supported stage races around the globe.
Tour of Beauty: An Alaska Family Adventure Trip Exceeds Expectations
We had never traveled with a tour before. Thankfully, we found a group that gave us a superlative experience around the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska.
Some of the Amazing Characters at the Grand to Grand Ultra
People keep using the word “amazing” to describe my race, to which I want to reply, “It’s really not all that amazing compared to what the others around me did!” This post spotlights a few of those characters and their experiences.
Final Prep for the Grand to Grand, When Just Getting Ready for the Start Feels Like an Ultra
Over these past four weeks, I kept asking myself how the heck could I find time and energy to train at a peak level and get ready to run across the back country between Arizona and Utah. Then my mind sharpened its focus on the task of getting every detail of food and gear figured […]
My Grand to Grand Ultra Gear and Food List
An annotated itemized list of all the things I’ll bring along for the seven-day 2012 Grand to Grand Ultra.
Getting Ready for the Grand to Grand: I Need to Be Committed
I’m getting serious about this training. With only about 37 days left, I’d better if I’m going to do it. I still say “if.” My hesitancy stems from three things: fear, guilt and injury.