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Reebok Spartan Race On NBC 9 Aug 2013 | 08:25 am
As many of you know, I was there, helped plan, and had the privilege of helping when the first Death Race took place in Pittsfield, Vermont. I participated in the event in 2008. I've watched this even...
RR: 2013 Vermont 100 2 Aug 2013 | 10:02 am
July 20-21, 2013 Woodstock, VT The 25th Anniversary Vermont 100 Mile Endurance Run Pre-Race: It had been one incredibly long journey over the last 8 months preparing for my 5th Vermont 100 Mile Endur...
Isolation 31 Jul 2013 | 11:53 pm
Almost 4 years have passed now since I first met Randy and Quinn on Mount Agamenticus in Southern Maine. Prior to that meeting, I had never met a blind hiker, though had heard stories of a few in exis...
Race Preview: 2013 Vermont 100 - Resurrected 19 Jul 2013 | 03:00 pm
res•ur•rect (ˌrɛz əˈrɛkt) v.t. 1. to raise from the dead; bring to life again. 2. to bring back into use, practice, etc. It is hard to believe that 9 months have all ready come and gone. When I c....
End Of The Road 18 Jul 2013 | 01:04 am
Well.. I ran my last miles before the Vermont 100 today. An easy 3 mile stroll around the neighborhood with Carter and my good friend Jeremy. My weight is down to 153 today.. still below my goal weigh...
RR: North Fork 50K 15 Jul 2013 | 03:00 pm
June 29, 2013 North Fork 50K Pine, CO --------------------- North Fork, a race run in Central Colorado on trails notorious for being hot. A majority of the race traverses through some old burn area t...
Gear Review: Balega Socks 11 Jul 2013 | 03:00 pm
Balega Enduro 2 Quarter socks with Drynamix MSRP: $11 Produced in Cape Town South Africa Distributed from Hickory, NC Company Website Product Page I had been e-mailing an old friend of mine about out...
Interview: 100 Head/Heart/Feet 4 Jul 2013 | 03:00 pm
This July in the Green Mountains of Vermont, a very special documentary is being filmed. 100: Head/Heart/Feet chronicles the drama of Zac Wieluns, an ultra-runner from Maine and a member of The Trail ...
June Recap 1 Jul 2013 | 03:00 pm
June Re-Cap: Miles Run: 281.90 Miles (+84.04) # of Runs: 22 (+4) Avg Miles: 12.81 (+1.37) 2013 Total Miles: 1,272.49 (+552.65 from 2012) Month Starting Weight: 153.8 lbs. Month Ending Weight:154.6 lb...
Race Preview: North Fork 50K 28 Jun 2013 | 03:00 pm
This Saturday is the North Fork Trail races being held in Pine, CO. I'm actually really excited about the race for a variety of reasons. It's my last official race before the Vermont 100.. which is ju...
