From the outset, this attempt was ill-conceived. If you haven't already read this post, I encourage you to do so as it will make understanding this one significantly easier. Long story short, my Wicklow Way unsupported fastest known time attempt ended with a DNF (did not finish). It began with the
Wicklow Way Unsupported FKT Attempt
Ireland’s Wicklow Way is an 80-mile / 130-km trail through Wicklow Mountains National Park south of Dublin. It’s tackled either in stages or as a multi-day backpacking trip, but I’ve somehow got it in my head that I’m going to run the entire thing in a day. Here's how I got here. I had plans
Race Review: Trail Run Espinhaço Xtreme (50k)
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
Fist 100-Mile Race: Two Weeks Out
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
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