Race Review

Big Sur International Marathon

My first marathon race recap… I have to be better at doing these!

“Oh the hills!”

“Man, that wind…”

“Yeah hurricane point…”

Fort Ord 50k

My last post was over a year ago at the completion my first ultra… Its been quite a year since then. I went back to the same course this year in Woodside for redemption on my miserable 50k and with a friend, we made that course our bitch. A great day was had by all and our collective performance inspired…

Woodside Ramble 50k

“Hey bud you’re back! What can get cha?” He said, rubbing his hands together and bouncing slightly in place, his eyes scanning the folding table that held everything from Oreos and Coke to peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and GU packets.

Big Sur Half Marathon

3…

2…

1…

Beep — Beep — Beep — Beep — Beep —

Race Day.

Its 4:27 AM on Sunday and I’m swinging my legs off the edge of my bed and limping over to the bathroom…

Fiesta Mountain Run

It’s 5:37 am on Sunday and my alarm goes off, bolting me out of a deep and peaceful futon snooze.

Race Day.

As is tradition, I reach under my bed for my shoes, socks, shorts, watch and singlet which have been marinating in good vibes all…