My peak training for Hardrock Hundred went as well as I could have asked for. Covered the majority of the course. Feeling acclimated. Healthy. Totally prepared and psyched!
My taper was completely another story. Read the rest of this entry »
After saying “never” in reference to the Badwater Ultramarathon, then letting my competitive drive get the best of me, I ran in 2005. Just 16 days after my 7th straight Western States victory, I set a new course record on the Badwater course. And said “never again.” Read the rest of this entry »
I’m honored to be recognized by Seattle Metropolitan as best “running coach” in their July 2007 “best of the city” issue. Check it out on page 96!
On June 14th of June I arrived in CO for a month of altitude training for the Hardrock Hundred, one of the toughest 100 mile trail races in the world. I’ve been basing my training out of Silverton, CO, where the race starts and finishes, camping at 11,000′ near Little Molas Lake to boost my red blood cell count while sleeping. My sea level lungs needed all the help they could get! Read the rest of this entry »
After much anticipation and interest, and some coaxing, I’m now entering the blog world. My intent with this blog is to keep people informed of what I am doing, write about what’s on my mind, spread the news of interesting caveats I learn, answer some commonly asked questions, and inspire folks to live a full life. Likely these these will be quick notes rather than huge entries or lengthy stories, the first on topics I have been meaning to post for sometime along with some current news on my training in CO for the Hardrock Hundred. Hope you enjoy!