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~march 2nd, harding truck trail~ a day of extremes: up harding’s unrelenting 9.3-mile climb i am enjoying the spectacular views of the snow-capped mountains, soaking in the faint warmth of the morning sun, and just plain appreciating life. 7 miles up the trail i begin to feel cold… really cold. a few steps ahead and […] Read more

participating in the orange curtain 100k was a unique experience. from the race website: “the orange curtain 100 km race has been created for the purpose of preparing and qualifying southern california athletes for international competition…” (obviously not the reason i decided to run this race). the course couldn’t be a better fit for that […] Read more

the previous was as close as i could get to reproducing my experience running 50 miles on a 3-mile stretch of road. to follow: post-race recap […] Read more

i shoulda gotten some sleep… too late now. one mile into the race. it’s good to have this lady behind me, her headlamp is lighting my way. so jay said three underpasses… did he mention a tunnel? i can use these as markers… no, no music yet; it’s still dark. i need to focus. i […] Read more

it’s dark. i’m alone. all i hear is my own breathing. all i see is a round spot on the ground, lighted by my headlamp, where my foot is going to land next. i can feel it… it is getting stronger… it defeats me. the ruthless grip of fear. 38 miles into the race i […] Read more

i only have a few days and i have to make the decision: what will my march race be??? back in december i had already signed up for high desert, avalon, twin peaks and orange curtain… the orange curtain 100k is on february 17th, and after that i have nothing else planned. so i’m on […] Read more