Category Archives: Epic Runs

Second Half of 2014 (and Beyond) Running Schedule

That title seems a bit more onerous than I had originally intended. Maybe in parentheses it should say “subject to change” but such a small audience actually reads this blog that I hope you few that do will keep me … Continue reading

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The San Diego 100 Race Report

My first hundred is in the books. I can’t explain how under-prepared I was for this race; because all the training in the world, all the miles, all the elevation gain, all the proper eating and sleeping and recovery days … Continue reading

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2014 Miwok! F**k Yeah!

Super psyched to be picked in the lottery for the 2014 Miwok 100k up in Marin. This is going to be about 12 more miles than I’ve ever done and about 2,000 more feet of vert than I’ve ever encountered. … Continue reading

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What I Learned Trying to Set an FKT

I spent six hours running alone yesterday, trying to set an FKT on the East Bay Skyline National Trail. I did it for several reasons, the biggest was to just get that trail on the map; of all the long … Continue reading

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FKTs Are So Hot Right Now!

I’ve been wanting to get out and do a full run (all 32+ miles) on the East Bay Skyline National Trail for a while now, so consider this my “intent to attempt” said trail. There’s no known FKT (fastest known … Continue reading

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Epic Run – Christmas Edition!

Another epic run today, this one from the edge of the Redwoods (Pinehurst Rd & Canyon Rd) to the top of Rocky Ridge through EBMUD lands and back on the same trails. 10.65 miles each way (21.6 miles @ 3:35:59) … Continue reading

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Epic Run – December 15th Edition!

Did another Epic Run in Marin yesterday. 19.12 miles with 3,100 feet of climbing. 3:43:24. Felt pretty good, it had been almost 5 weeks since I did anything longer than 10 miles; sort of a combo of tired legs and … Continue reading

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Epic Run # whatever

This last Monday I did a long out-and-back run through EBMUD lands from Redwood Road (near Lake Chabot) out to the edge of Las Trampas Regional Wilderness along the Ramage Peak Trail. I should file this under “Epic Runs of … Continue reading

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