• Quad Rock 25 in Fort Collins | 2021

    Quad Rock 25 in Fort Collins | 2021

    If you’re looking for a May race with a variety of trails and plenty of vert, the Quad Rock 25 miler (or 50 miler, if you dare) by Gnar Runners in Fort Collins just might be your race. For the second time, I completed the Quad Rock 25 race and was more than happy to

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  • Happy Camper Fun Run 52-Mile Trail Race

    Happy Camper Fun Run 52-Mile Trail Race

    The day finally came when I signed up last-minute for a 50-mile run. I had planned on a long run of 42 miles over the weekend as part of training. But on Friday morning, I found a local 50-miler with spots still available. So I did what any good trail ultrarunner does, I jumped on

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  • Psycho Wyco 50k – Kansas City

    Psycho Wyco 50k – Kansas City

    2019… my big goal for the year is sticking to the plan. Last year, I fell short of my BHAG and I’m bound and determined to reach that 100k mark this year. Part of that plan involves completing a distance of at least 50k for a long run each month, hopefully with a few 50

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  • Arches Ultra 50k and 50 mile – Moab | 2019

    Arches Ultra 50k and 50 mile – Moab | 2019

    The middle of January isn’t the best time to be looking for a warm long run, unless you live in the southern tier of states. But in Colorado, it doesn’t take much to be warmer. That’s why I usually look toward the desert this time of year for a good run – at least it

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  • Beaverhead Endurance Runs 100k – 2018’s Big DNF

    Beaverhead Endurance Runs 100k – 2018’s Big DNF

    In 2018, I set out to accomplish a Big Hairy Audacious Goal. It was a big bite to chew and I knew I was going into the deep end. But honestly, the feeling I get after an exhausting, painful day of running trails in the mountains is what fuels me up. So I registered for

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