Getting ready to road trip to Telluride, an annual pilgrimage that does something to my psyche. Keeps me younger, makes me tougher. Reminds me what I’m made of and where I came from. Because I was a wild child, thanks to Telluride.
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An Ultra That Became a Midlife Crossroads and Catharsis
How the Miwok 100K transported me way outside of my comfort zone, made me feel like I lived a lifetime in a day and then reduced me to tears.
An Ultra Race Against Hunger and Violence: Q&A with Ultrarunner Stephanie Case in South Sudan
Stephanie Case, whom I got to know in 2012, has the courage to do all she can to help protect and stabilize the displaced population of South Sudan. Here’s our conversation about what it’s like to live, work and run in the midst of a humanitarian crisis and in the face of a very real […]
Diablo Trails Challenge 50K Report: An 11-Mile Race with a 20-Mile Warmup
I approached the Diablo Trails Challenge 50K as a pre-Miwok 100K reality check and final long, hard run before tapering. But at a certain point I made the decision to race, not just run.
Boston-Bound Magdalena Boulet: Past Olympian and Rising Ultra Star
A from-the-archives 2008 post on Olympic marathoner Magdalena Boulet of Oakland, who is rising on the ultra racing scene and will race Boston on Monday.
The Heart, Soul and Legs Behind the Longest-Running 50K
Trail Runner magazine asked, “What would you nominate for the best ‘old-school’ trail race and why?” Like a favorite old shoe, the Skyline 50K feels good and doesn’t wear out. Always friendly, never flashy.
Inside Trail’s 3rd Annual Lake Chabot Race: A Success Story After an Inauspicious Start
A look at Inside Trail and a conversation with its RD, Tim Stahler, as the organization turns 3. Plus, my mini race report from the 30K.
Book Review: Jeff Galloway Trips and Falls in Trail Running
I trusted this guy, so I’m sorry to say this is the worst book on running I’ve ever read.
Running Again After Injury & Learning From the Layoff
After a hiatus from running and blogging, I’m coming back slowly and carefully. Here are 12 pieces of advice for anyone recovering from a running injury or trying to prevent one.
The Terrible Process of Letting Go of Something You Love
I closed my eyes and imagined running and wondered if I’d ever run four hours straight again. I visualized Teddy on our walk in the park and wondered if he’d ever run at full speed down those paths again. I rode as hard as I could during the final hour to reach 85 miles before […]