The last couple days have been a milestone for me. It didn’t dawn on me that I was there, ready to go, until I saw the “Sea Level” sign hanging up above Badwater Basin. The excitement in the air was tremendous. I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many people smiling and laughing about doing [...]
Badwater Acceptance
Recognized globally as “the world’s toughest foot race,” this legendary event pits approximately 90 of the world’s toughest athletes—runners, triathletes, adventure racers, and mountaineers—against one another and the elements. Covering 135 miles (217km) non-stop from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney, CA in temperatures up to 130F (55c), it is the most demanding and extreme running [...]
Mayor’s Marathon
I distinctly remember having 29 minutes to run the last 4.2 miles. Could I make it?
The Unknown Distance
Today in the Treasure Valley it is 62º F. After several weeks of very little running, I could bear the tension no longer. I ripped my pants off and threw on the short shorts. After a very productive band rehearsal, I grabbed my water bottle and flew out of the building. The landscape flowed seamlessly [...]
(sigh)
Going into JJ I had mixed feelings about my performance at the race. I felt like I had trained sufficiently, but my weeks leading up I had low miles with my commitment to school. Still, with all the names of my good and close friends on the entrants roster, I felt sure I would be [...]
2009/2008 overview
I caught the ultramarathon bug and ended up spending over $1300 for race fees
