ultramarathon – Page 6 – Thoughts on the Run

Running Provides Purpose

1 August, 2013 Alex 0 Comments exercise Leadville 100 Mile Run motivation Thoughts on the Run trail running ultramarathon 12:58 pm

One of the first questions I get when people hear I run ultras is: Why do you run that far? Mentioning that I enjoy running 50 miles or going out on a trail for 6…

2013 Silver Rush 50 – Rain Sucks

19 July, 2013 Alex 4 Comments Leadville 100 Mile Run motivation Running Thoughts on the Run trail running ultramarathon 8:03 am

48 miles â€“ 14 hours Not finishing this race never even crossed my mind. After completing it twice, I was looking forward to revisiting this trail, its challenges, and training for the 100. But alas,…

2013 Leadville Marathon – Lightning Sucks

8 July, 2013 Alex 4 Comments motivation Running Thoughts on the Run trail running ultramarathon 7:58 am

8 hours 2 minutes Leadville makes nothing easy. When I tell people that I completed a marathon, I emphasize that this was the Leadville Marathon. Over 6,000 feet of climbing with half of that being…

Falling Down on the Trail

26 June, 2013 Alex 0 Comments Running Thoughts on the Run trail running ultramarathon 1:13 pm

I have become a master at falling down on trails. To my credit, 95% of my training is now on rocky trails. All of last year, I can count on one hand the training I…

Hill on Taste of Louisville Half Marathon

Taste of Louisville 2013 – A Different Hill

16 June, 2013 Alex 1 Comment motivation Running Thoughts on the Run trail running ultramarathon 7:37 pm

2:14:15 - 13.1 Miles I am an idiot. For those that know me, it may come as a surprise. Generally, I hide it pretty well. It doesn't apply to everything, but when it comes to…

2013 Colfax Marathon

28 May, 2013 Alex 2 Comments exercise Leadville 100 Mile Run Running Sports Thoughts on the Run ultramarathon 4:10 pm

4:51 - 26.2 miles I already covered how I tested what not to do the day before a marathon, so here is the recap of the result. Always enjoy this race course! From running along…

Greenland Trail 50k Redemption

6 May, 2013 Alex 8 Comments Running Thoughts on the Run trail running ultramarathon 11:58 am

6 hours 18 minutes 50 seconds - 31 Miles I don't want to forget last year. With any big mistake, the goal is to make it worthwhile by learning from it. It would be my…

Parenting Moment on Stuff vs Experiences

2 May, 2013 Alex 0 Comments Education exercise leadership Leadville 100 Mile Run motivation Running Technology Thoughts on the Run trail running ultramarathon 10:44 am

I like to solve problems. The topic or situation doesn't matter too much to me. Technology, logistics, design, traffic ... don't care. Let's hear the problem and find a solution. Hearing can't sends chills down…

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