Skimo Double Header

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The skimo (ski mountaineering) race season is officially underway. There have been several small races this year, but the first weekend of January always marks the real beginning with a double header at Jackson Hole and Grand Targhee. Saturday is … Continued

ISMF Referee Course

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Ski mountaineering (skimo) has been a large sport in Europe for many years and some of these races have been around for 100 years. I like to compare skimo races in Europe to 5K races in the US. It seems … Continued

Waterfall Run – Rim to river to river to Rim

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We have a somewhat annual tradition of a running road trip to Arizona for Thanksgiving to be with family. This year we once again were able to put together a great run. Our original plan was an ~35 mile run … Continued

Mud, Snow, Rocks, and Bushes–The Ingredients to a Great Run

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I’ve had a quiet and somewhat boring fall spending the last 10 weeks getting healthy after Leadman.  Between my back/hip issue which lead to a knee issue, I have being doing virtually no running.  No running was made easier with … Continued

2012 Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop

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Now in its 4th year, USAW has become a start of winter tradition for my ski partners and myself.  With the unusual snow pack last year, this year’s workshop should be a great learning experience from a snowpack most of … Continued

Suunto Ambit Review

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After just over 5 months of using the new Suunto Ambit, I finally wrote a details review for Matt Hart at Coaching Endurance.  See my review here. Copy of review I have been a huge fan of GPS running watches … Continued

A Painful Wasatch PR

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I was very excited for and had very high expectations for this year’s Wasatch 100. I had been training hard and had a good Bighorn 100 (100 miler PR) and really learned and practiced things that I needed to improve … Continued

Leadman – A Rough Finish

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“That’s the mark of a great crew. When your masochism weakens, their sadism strengthens.” – Jim Knight It’s hard to know where to even start, but that quote definitely sums up my race.  I love running 100’s and out of … Continued

Leadman Events 3 & 4 – 100 Mile Mt Bike & 10K Run

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It was a great week after Boom Days.  I rode and ran some final miles, relaxed, made sure I was getting lots of sleep, and eating well.  Emily and my parents arrived on Thursday.  We spent Thursday and Friday preparing … Continued