Do you ever go to those outdoor enthusiast movies? You know the ones where everyone is in flannel and Patagonia gear? The lights dim and some sick electronic song plays while a person either jumps out of a plane, kayaks a crazy river, skis down a steep uncharted slope, or runs a rocky ridge high […]
A run so tough, so hard and so horrible that no one has never heard of it and it won’t qualify you for Hardrock. Born from the twisted mind of a sinister run director, the Boulder Badass is worthy only of the most idiotic competitors. Here’s our analysis of the outrageously stupid field that will be […]
I was not valedictorian of the Hardrock 100 miler. Far from it. Instead, I managed to rank 77th in my graduating class of 123, just a little below average. My mom will tell you that I’m a fast runner, but I just don’t apply myself. The truth is that running doesn’t come easy for me. […]
Getting there They say in running that the hardest part is getting to the starting line. I am pretty good at making that as hard as possible. Earlier in the spring I had my usual road marathon lined up which I generally like to do because it gives me some structure and focus over the winter […]
Motivation and minimizing stupid decisions. Simply put, these are the secrets to running 100 miles. Want it. Without a relentless determination to get to the finish line come hell and high water it just ain’t gonna happen. It’s gonna hurt, a lot. You’re gonna suffer, a lot. It’s not a matter of if something will go wrong but when it […]
