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.
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2012 Oakland Marathon Race Report: So Good, So Bad, So Oakland
After so many trail races, it felt good to line up and take off through the heart of a city in an urban road marathon again. Over 26 miles, I went from feeling like a rock star to feeling like a Southwest jet ready to rip apart and crash land from metal fatigue.
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.
An “Adventure Marathon” in Argentina’s Lake District Lives Up to the Hype
Registration just opened for the November 17 Salomon K42 Adventure Marathon in Villa La Angostura, a picturesque village in the Lake District of Argentina. Here’s info on the event and my report from that magical, crazy day in 2009 when I traversed a peak in the Andes while racing it.
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.
Trail Racing and Ultramarathoning Today: Sometimes Too Big, Never Too Small, Mostly Just Right.
The Brooks Falls 30K prompted me to share some thoughts that occupied my mind as I surveyed the runners at the start and pondered the various events I run—thoughts about how trail running has evolved, who’s doing it and why.
Report from Rodeo Beach: An Epilogue to the Pacific Coast Trail Runs Story
The New Year’s Eve Rodeo Beach event brought a positive ending to an otherwise disheartening week in the Bay Area trail running scene. I ran the 50K and reflected on the controversy around Pacific Coast Trail Runs and the new company, Inside Trail Racing.
A Year Ago, I Made New Year’s Resolutions. Here’s How I Did.
Most of us set goals around January 1 and forget about them by February. This past year, for the first time, I tried to remember and make progress on my goals all year long. Here’s how I measured up–and my resolutions for 2012.
Trail-Running Camps, Tours & Retreats for Dream Chasers, Adventure Seekers & Wild Women
Going to camp isn’t just for kids. It’s also a great travel option for active people who’d like to be coached and cared for while developing their outdoor passion. This post spotlights three respected providers of camps, tours & retreats: Dreamchasers Outdoor Adventures, Adventure Running Co., and Run Wild Retreats.
Go For It: My 2012 Running and Travel Calendar
I’m going on 43 and starting my 18th year of running. Why not make it the best year yet? Why not explore new territory and go farther than ever before?