Jul 27, 2016 | Mumblings Of An Old Man |
Training In The Heat Hey kids, With the advent of summer and hot weather, I thought I would offer some tips for running when it’s blistering hot outside. As many of you know, I’m the weird runner out there that actually enjoys warm weather for running. I’m known as...
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. ...
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...
Feb 29, 2016 | Mumblings Of An Old Man |
Oooh, now there’s an oxymoron from my standpoint. Cold weather AND running should be the title. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a cold weather weenie. To me, there are only three reasons for winter to exist, snowboarding, biting insect die off, and it’s pretty to...
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...
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...
