by Jim Skaggs | May 23, 2016 | Mumblings Of An Old Man |
Ahhh, I remember the days before social media and the internet was a thing. Just like the rest of society, social media has brought an immediacy to the ultrarunning world. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? Here’s how it was when I signed up for my first ultra. ...
by Jim Skaggs | Apr 7, 2016 | Mumblings Of An Old Man |
As many of you know I direct a few races. Well, last weekend was the biggest one I direct, the Antelope Island Buffalo Run. I thought I would go through a bit of what it takes to put on a race that regularly has over 700 runners sign up. I started the Buffalo Run...
by Jim Skaggs | Jan 25, 2016 | Mumblings Of An Old Man |
The Mumblings of an Old Man Well, it’s the new year and if you’re like me, you’ve had an inkling of what your 2016 race/run calendar will look like for a couple of months now. Many of you will be embarking on your first venture into ultrarunning territory. Just...
by Jim Skaggs | Dec 23, 2015 | Mumblings Of An Old Man |
Mr. Trailmanners asked me if I would like to write a monthly column for the website and my first question to him was “how much does it pay?” Because that kind of stuff is important. Well, I have to admit, his pay is pretty darn good. I’m getting the occasional beer...
