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Final Thoughts Before Noble Canyon 50k
This Saturday I’ll be running Noble Canyon! I’ve only done a timed ultra, so this will be my first real ultra distance trail race. I’m super excited because this is my favorite type of race – long,...
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Please consider this special year-end favor:
I hope everyone had a great Christmas! Mine has been very satisfactory and relaxing. I’ve spent the holidays doing what I love: running and eating and reading. Shacky got me a Kindle so I’ve had my...
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The Baddest of Badwater and Mogollon Monster 100 Winner
If you’re an ultra nerd like me, you’ve been glued to the Badwater updates and Twitter page for the last few days tracking some badass, super-human runners through an epic race. In a sport that normal...
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Why You Should Never Ever Crew for Badwater
By Ed Ettinghausen If you don’t know Ed, you’re missing out. Also known as The Jester (for racing in colorful costume), Ed is not only an amazingly strong runner, but also an incredible motivator....
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12 Things I Learned At My First 100K Race
A few months ago I did something pretty silly and signed up for the Chimera 100 Miler, a race way out of my league. Instead of backing out, I decided to step up my training and have really enjoyed...
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12 Reasons Handheld Bottles Are Better Than Hydration Packs
Photo: Jared Busen I used to be a die-hard hydration packer, now completely converted to a handheld bottle holder. For hydration packs, I have used the Nathan and a few different models of UltrAspire....
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Krispy Kreme Challenge 2012 Race Report
After my shocking defeat at last year’s Krispy Kreme Challenge, I was back this year for some revenge… in a wussier division. HERE is my report from last year for your amusement. The original...
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Ultrarunning Through 2012: My Year in Point Form & Video
Today I was going through my old photos and I was really taken by how filled this year has been with so many firsts, and so many amazing adventures. Here is my year in point form, and in photos....
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Has Ultrarunning Evolved Past Western States?
On April 1st, the eyes of ultrarunners across the country lit up when they read about the drastic changes to the Western States 100 course. You can read the article on irunfar here: Western States...
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Answering Patagonia: A Wild Call to an Untamed Land
Before Alaska and before moving into the RV, there was Noble Canyon. It was while running down this much-loved, familiar trail with my good friend Christine Bilange that my eyes were first opened to...
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Why I Run 100 Milers
It has been two months since I released my first book, and although I have an entire chapter in there about how silly the “Why do we run?” questions is, it ironically has become the most common...
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Zion 100 Race Report: Miserable is Memorable
Badwater’s youngest finisher and recent Barkley camp Nickademus Hollon once said: “Miserable is memorable.” His quote became a mantra for Shacky and me as we neared mile 50 on the Zion 100 course last...
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Spartan Race Entry Giveaway
I first got excited about obstacle racing when I finished my first Spartan race, then again when I helped edit Margaret Schlachter’s soon-to-be-released book about obstacle racing. Although I enjoy the...
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Unfair Advantages in Trail Racing and Don’t Be a Douch
In elementary school, I had a teacher who gave the same response to every child who opened their mouth to complain. “Life’s not fair,” she would chirp with a grin, thrilled to be the first to inform us...
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Silverton 1000 Race Entry Giveaway
I am honored and excited to offer one free entry to the Silverton 1000 in Colorado at the end of August. The winner will receive a free entry to the race option of their choice. Choose from: 24 Hours,...
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Spartan Race Entry Giveaway
Spartan Race has partnered with NBC Sports to bring obstacle racing to television, and to celebrate we are offering a free race entry valid for any open heat in any 2013-2104 Spartan Race in the...
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Black Canyon Trail 100K Race Entry Giveaway
Aravaipa Running is launching the inaugural Black Canyon 100K this winter, a trail point-to-point ultra from Spring Valley to New River, Arizona. They have generously offered up a free entry for a...
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Spartan Race Entry Giveaway
This giveaway is to celebrate the upcoming December 7th airing of the World Championship Spartan Race on NBC Sports. In this 90-minute special, NBC follows eight professional athletes and four...
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My New Podcast Co-Hosting Gig
A year ago when Caity of The Caity McCardell Show (also the sultry voice behind The Summit Seeker’s audiobook) suggested I get into podcasting, I told her it wasn’t really my thing. I had always been...
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Free Race Entry Giveaway for the Bruneau Beast Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
“I will argue until I die that this is the toughest marathon on the planet.” –Wayne Ebenroth, Race Director Race Date: May 3, 2014 Race Location: 27608 Sand Dunes Road Mountain Home, ID US 83647 Ever...
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