August 18 - that is the date I'm planning to run the Wildwood Trail end to end. I think I've been on every part of the trail by now, but not all in one day. This will be my final big test before the Spartan Ultra at Lake Tahoe on Sept 30. I'm still… Continue reading Wildwood Trail end to end
Category: Fitness
Tracking laps with Apple Watch
I was really confused on how to, or even if the Apple Watch could track laps using the standard Apple Watch Outdoor Run workout. It sure seemed like I should be able to tell the watch that I had finished a lap and have it mark that. It's a pretty standard feature for most all… Continue reading Tracking laps with Apple Watch
Valencia 50k Trail Race – Recap
Much delayed recap of the Valencia Trail Race. Ran this one with my brother Bob, and we stayed together for the race. It was a cloudless, sunny day and the temps were mid-upper 70's. First, the numbers: we finished in 9:24:29 - way over my 8 hours over/under guess. I was finisher #132 out of 158… Continue reading Valencia 50k Trail Race – Recap
Valencia Trail Race – 50K
wow - it's here! This Saturday is my #50kbefore50 race! This is going to prove to be a big challenge - mentally and physically. Valencia Trail Race - 50k (that's 31.07 miles...) of trails and over 8,000 feet of vertical climb! As always, I expect to compete it - and I'll have Bob (#iblamebob) by… Continue reading Valencia Trail Race – 50K
Featured Athlete- ME!
Here is a cool feature on me from the online training program I'm following. I'm blushing.... If you are looking to find easy to follow, encouraging, kick butt training programs, be sure to look at and consider PSE (Power, Speed, Endurance). They have a couple different programs to choose from; including Running, Rowing, Tri-Athlete, and… Continue reading Featured Athlete- ME!