The Flattest Ultra Around… GAMEPLAN Back in September, on a weekend that was originally intended for a major hiking project that fell through me and a couple friends took on the inaugural Richmond 100. A self supported 100km city ultra. It consists of 3 loops, each 33km, that covers the western half of Richmond BC. For those unfamiliar with the region, Richmond, which sits below … Continue reading Richmond 100
How to create your own nightmare in a few easy steps: All joking aside. It might be that simple? Coming back from an injury, I have been eager to get some mileage under my belt. Ambitions of larger projects next season have me keen on trying to get at least one more ultra in the books this year. Given that we are at the tail … Continue reading DIY Ultras
Now I know what you’re thinking, “I think you got it backwards, isn’t it couch to 5k?” And normally you would be correct. That is the trajectory that we typically see, or at least hope for. Having spent the last year and a half working towards running an ultra marathon, and now a few since then, I suddenly find myself going in a completely different … Continue reading Ultra Marathon to Couch
The first weekend of May brings many things. Out on the west coast in Vancouver it’s the weekend everyone laces up for BMO Vancouver Marathon. Race season is in full swing. There is another race that happens this weekend, perhaps a lesser known one that starts on the waters edge of Okanagan Lake. The Wildhorse Traverse 50k. A trail race that starts on the edge … Continue reading Wildhorse Traverse 50k
Well it’s come down to a mere 10 days until I take on my second full 4x4x48 challenge. Last year I took it on as my first full attempt, the previous year I joined some friends in about half of their endeavors. What will be different. What won’t. I suspect (as it forecasts) far less support than last year. Last year I managed to peak … Continue reading 10 days until Sufferfest
Happy New Year. January is already rolling on. I haven’t even wrapped up last year it seems, but tick tick tick, the wheel keeps turning. You can’t stop it because you’re not ready. Christmas season has come and gone, and we are undoubtedly settling into the frosty fog of winter and trying to get or keep the gears moving. “No sitting down folks!” The turn … Continue reading Into the Vague
It doesn’t look the same as it does on Instagram. Or if it does, I’m doing it wrong! Ok. Let me catch you up to speed so we’re all on the same page. So last year, 5 of us drove down to Oregon and ran the Timberline Trail. A 60+ kilometer trail that navigates the circumference of Mt Hood. A pretty epic endeavor. It was … Continue reading The Truth about Training For an Ultra Marathon
Here we go again. Well. This March 2024, I took my second foray into this madness. The 4x4x48 challenge. The Dave Goggins sleep deprivation, bark at the moon, 48 hours of fun. The Breakdown The challenge is broken down into twelve 4 mile runs. I would be starting on Friday March 1st at 8pm, and ending on Sunday March 3rd at 4pm. 4 miles every … Continue reading 4x4x48 Challenge
Well 2024 is already in full swing. Better get your backpacks out and join the party! This year is jam packed with a series of trips already lined up. Trail races, camping, micro adventures, back country exploration, ultra marathons. You name it, we got it. Looking forward to a year of new challenges, new experiences, and new adventures. Getting into the back country with the … Continue reading Welcome to Adventureland
You know that thing when you have a big idea, like a big one? Not a “should I get a new haircut”, or “should I try yoga”. But like a “Hey, should I commit 6 months of training for a single race?”. Ya, one of those. Sooooo…… I’m doing that one! Coming off of last year’s self designed Ultra marathon in Oregon, and my largest … Continue reading Some BIG Ideas 💡
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