Category Archives: DFL>DNF

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Orange Mud HydraQuiver VP2 – Product Review

Earlier this year I ordered an Orange Mud Hydraquiver VP2 through Amazon. It arrived in a couple of days, thanks to my Prime account and I eagerly threw it on and went for a run. Now that I have put … Continue reading

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corre libre

“If I get lost, or hurt, or killed, it’s my own damn fault.” – Micah True (Caballo Blanco) There is a subset of distance runners that run trails, a subset of those who run ultra marathons, an even smaller set … Continue reading

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Early Morning, April 4

Armed with all I have learned from the previous year and since, I feel as prepared as I could be for this years American River 50 Mile Endurance Run. Although I had battled Plantar Fasciitis and Achilles Tendonitis, I am feeling pretty … Continue reading

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I AM Steve Avilla! (and How I PR’d Without Getting Faster)

It was an honor to be one of many running for my good friend Steve Avilla at this year’s Way Too Cool. I had many opportunities to talk to runners along the way who were also wearing his bib, but … Continue reading

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Best DNF Ever!

Starting out in the early morning fog in Cool, CA, I was cold, but comfortable. This is my first time running Fourmidable, although I volunteered to sweep an 8 mile section last year, and I am curious to see if my … Continue reading

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Recovering with supplements

As some of you may know, I have suffered from an unfortunate string of injuries over the past couple of years. Starting with a  badly bruised knee cap, which led to over-training to compensate for lost time. This, combined with a moderate … Continue reading

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Brooks Pure Grit 3 Review

In case you missed it, here is my review of the Brooks Pure Grit 3, as it appeared at Ultrarunnerpodcast.com Summary: The Pure Grit 3, from Brooks, is a solid all around trail shoe with effective traction and protection. It is … Continue reading

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Back Of The Pack Frustration

I still love to run! Races, on the other hand, are starting to frustrate me. The back of the pack is filled with a different type of runner. The back of the pack crowd often sign up for a race … Continue reading

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Losing My Religion

It’s been almost three weeks since my double race weekend. I know a lot of my running friends do races on Saturday and Sunday on a regular basis, but I never have… until now. Running at 9000 feet is never … Continue reading

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Form Focus, aka: Starting Over

It really feels like I’m starting over from the beginning. I try not to care about pace, but when I am falling further behind those I used to run with, it’s really difficult to not care. I have three choices … Continue reading

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