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The 2019 Traprock 50k: You Get What You GIF

Posted on April 14, 2019 by jimmy76mac

I’ll start this blog off with some context, here- read this: 2017 Traprock 50k Race Report I came into this year’s edition with a ginormous chip on my shoulder, not really at anyone or anything- just with something to prove … Continue reading →

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Putting 2018 to Bed

Posted on January 18, 2019 by jimmy76mac

Hi reader, sorry I’ve been neglecting you. I thought I didn’t have anything to say, but it turns out I’ve got a lot to tell you. It’s been a while since I wrote one of these. A lot has happened. … Continue reading →

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The 2017 Eastern States 100 Race Report

Posted on August 21, 2017 by jimmy76mac

Eastern States 100 was such an awesome experience. I had the time of my life out there, spending almost 32 hours on that course and loving every second of it. If I could use two words to define the day … Continue reading →

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The 2017 North Face Bear Mountain 50 Miler Race Report: Hashtag Edition

Posted on May 17, 2017 by jimmy76mac

Trying really hard to step up my Twitter game lately, so please forgive all the hashtags. #sorrynotsorry Somewhere around mile 35 it dawned on me, I was having a pretty great day out there. #joyofrunning Sure, the weather was absolutely … Continue reading →

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Traprock 50k: Jimmy and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Posted on April 20, 2017 by jimmy76mac

Synopsis: the author tries to come to terms with a recent string of injuries. I have decided to make myself a checklist in order to determine my readiness for my next race, it’s going to look something like this: Are … Continue reading →

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The Bimblers Bluff 50k Race Report

Posted on November 15, 2016 by jimmy76mac

Oh, Connecticut in autumn is ridiculously beautiful. If you get the chance, come be a “leaf peeper” in New England, the locals love it when you drive very slow on major roadways and suddenly pull on to the shoulder without … Continue reading →

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Race Report: The Pisgah Mountain Trail 50k

Posted on October 24, 2016 by jimmy76mac

Sorry for the late turn-around here, this race was over a month ago, and well, you know- I’ve had a few things going on. Like getting a Jack Daniels’ VDOT O2 coaching certification (that test was hard!) and simultaneously trying … Continue reading →

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The 2016 Bighorn 100 Race Report

Posted on June 22, 2016 by jimmy76mac

Mountain 100s are no joke. You can get away with making a lot of mistakes in a 50-miler and even a 100k but every mistake you make in a 100-miler will get exponentially worse the longer you ignore the problem. … Continue reading →

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The 2016 Canyons 100k Race Report

Posted on May 15, 2016 by jimmy76mac

Or A Race Report in the Form of a Top Ten List Number 10: Has Anyone Ever Attempted to Write a Race Report in the Form of a Top Ten List? I do not think I have ever seen anyone’s … Continue reading →

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American Canyon 50k Race Report

Posted on February 14, 2016 by jimmy76mac

Mile 28. Ugh. Three more to go. I crossed No Hands Bridge about 15 minutes ago, at least those folks at the last aid station were awesome. Are my legs supposed to hurt this bad? I feel like they may … Continue reading →

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