I'm two weeks away from my first 100-mile race (160 km) - past the point of being able to do much as far as training is concerned. Ultramarathons - or standard marathons, or any amount of running - are not anything I ever anticipated having any interest in. While it's true many people enter the
Rim to Rim to Rim in a Day Guide – Grand Canyon
Completing Grand Canyon's Rim to Rim to Rim in a single day is a huge effort that should only be attempted by those familiar with the challenges of running/hiking in the canyon and with the proper fitness to complete the trail. Many people undertake this as a multi-day effort. Here I'll cover
Getting Into the New York City Marathon
After winning a Grand Canyon rafting permit on my first time entering the lottery, I decided to try my luck at lotteries elsewhere in the world of sport. Next up? The New York City Marathon. According to the race organizer, New York Road Runners (NYRR), the odds of winning an entry to the New
Running the Rio de Janeiro Marathon (My First)
After signing up for my first 100-mile race (160 km), I took a deep dive into the offerings of the world's running events. There are some incredibly awesome-looking marathons and ultramarathons in the world (like the Everest Marathon, the Marathon Des Sables, or the Great Wall Marathon, to name a
Zero to 100 – Running My First 100-Mile Race
The Pacific Crest Trail was my first overnight backpacking trip. Crossing the Australian Outback was my first bicycle tour. The Arizona Trail was my first bikepacking trip (and close to my first time on a mountain bike). The Colorado River through Grand Canyon was my first rafting trip. I'm drawn