The other day, I was finishing up a grueling trail run and heading back to the parking lot. It was a long trail, really exhausting, so when I started getting closer to civilization I got pretty excited. I pulled out my phone to see if I had any reception; I didn’t. I put my phone […]
June 2015
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When you’re in the wilderness at night, either during a race or simply a matter of survival, a good light is crucial in making sure you arrive safely back to civilization. A poor light can cost you the finish line or, in a survival situation, get you lost and decrease your chances of rescue. There […]
Back in October, I crewed for both my brothers in a 100 mile race. I was so inspired by how they kept it together the whole way (injuries and all) until they finally crossed the finish line less than 30 hours after they started. Watching them succeed made me want to do it also. So […]
It has often been said about ultramarathon’s that “it’s all mental.” That is not entirely true. It is definitely very physical, and the importance of training cannot be understated. However, the mind does play a big role in the success of any runner. I have put together a short list of mental hurdles that one […]
Three Hours North from Orange County, California lies 1,865 miles of Sequoia National Forest. I was fortunate enough to spend three days in the Southern region. Here’s a list of my top three experiences: Trail of 100 Giants The Trail of 100 Giants is an absolute “must-hike” in Sequoia National Forest. This world famous hike […]