Biting Back at the Bear
Prelude I went into this season for redemption. I had a rough race season in 2010 with a tough day at Big Horn 100 (due to stomach issues and getting lost) and a DNF at Bear 100 (due to kidney … Continued
Wasatch 100 – Mission Accomplished
What a race. After completing the Wasatch 100 in 2008 as my first hundred, in which I suffered immensely, I had no desire to run this race again. After my strong Leadville 100 finish last year (which marked my 2nd … Continued
Mountain Hardwear Running Hydration System Reviews
Mountain Hardwear Single Bottle Waist Pack I have a hard time finding waist packs that fit me correctly. My typical issue is that the packs ride up off my narrow hips and end up on my stomach and being very … Continued
Now I Know Why it is Called the Badlands
A little over a year ago I started thinking about what my next non-race long run would be. Having grown up in North Dakota, when I thought about the Maah Daah Hey Trail (MDH) this seemed like a perfect option. … Continued
A Tough Day at the Tahoe Rim 100
I was very excited for Tahoe Rim Trail 100. This is the first year I’m running two 100 mile races and this one is very early for me. Although I spent much of the spring backcountry skiing (due to our … Continued
Redemption at Big Horn
After last year’s epic Big Horn 100 race (2010 race report), I registered for the 2011 race wanting a good race and to get redemption on my poor 2010 race. Due to the long winter (or great ski season depending … Continued
Running in Costa Brava Spain
We are blogging in random order from the 3 weeks we just spend in Europe. Our next posting will cover the fantastic skiing in the Bernese Oberland (Switzerland) and La Grave (France) as well as time on the Mediterranean cost … Continued
Another Successful Powder Keg
We survived another Powder Keg. March 12 marked the 9th Annual Wasatch Powder Keg and our third Powder Keg as race directors. Each year certain aspects of being a race director get easier and new surprises arise. We are lucky … Continued
2011 Wasatch Powder Keg
The course is finalized and the sponsors are coming in. Here is our 2011 poster. Thanks to Jim Knight for the great graphic design work.
Winter Gear Modifications
The bikes are hung up, most of the trail shoes are put away, and the Wasatch has already had over 300” of snow. We are off to a great ski season and everyone is hoping the big snow continue. I … Continued