While visiting Milho Verde in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil on a climbing trip, I found out the Trail Run Espinhaço Xtreme ultramarathon was happening while I was there. I signed up. The 2023 Trail Run Espinhaço Xtreme (which is written elsewhere as Extremo - there's a lack of consistency in
What It’s Like Running a 100-Mile Ultramarathon
Earlier this year, having never trained for any amount of running in my life, I decided my goal was to run a 100-mile (160 km) ultramarathon. I chose the Mountain Lakes 100 in Oregon as my first (and, at the time, presumably my last) ultramarathon. It takes place just south of Mount Hood and
Rio de Janeiro Marathon Review and Recap
The Rio de Janeiro Marathon was my first marathon - my first organized race of any length - and was a great time (except for the pouring rain we had for nearly the entirety of the race). I didn't quite know what to expect, but since the Rio Marathon is a major race organized in a major city, I