Tracing my roots
My unlikely road to trail running started in the geographical center of Mexico. In February 2010, my employer presented me with a lucrative opportunity to spend a year abroad in Madrid, pending a...
View ArticleFriday afternoon trail roundup
So it’s official: mother nature has RSVP’d “no” to my birthday party on Sunday, and we’re left with no choice but to choose a new venue. Although Taylor and I were very excited to explore the Mount...
View ArticleGoing rogue: where to run during the Shutdown
This could very well be the first and last time we touch on a political topic on this blog unless I’m granted my North Korean visa to conduct a Vitamix demo. I typically don’t expend much energy in...
View ArticleQuad Dipsea 2013: Game On
In the days following the ankle roll that had me fearing the worst, I’ve remained cautiously optimistic about my recovery odds ahead of the Quad Dipsea on Saturday. Between a deep tissue massage last...
View ArticleThe North Face Endurance Challenge 50K: Taylor’s Recap
After a long day of hiking and running on a cold but beautiful Saturday in the Marin Headlands, Jesse and I crossed the finish line at the North Face Endurance Challenge 50K. Relief at the finish line....
View Article2 Ultras in 1 Week –“The Dirty Double”
As I’ve mentioned in a post about goal-setting, I like to aim high at least once a year and set a lofty goal within reason. Time goals fell: a sub-four hour marathon, sub-six hour half-Ironman, and a...
View ArticleWe Love Trail Running
As the name of our blog suggests, Jesse and I love trail running. However, with all of his Ironman Lake Tahoe training and my marathon training, we’ve had little weekend time to hit the trails. In...
View ArticleTrail Running Season Begins!
On Sunday, Jesse and I took advantage of the absolutely beautiful weather San Francisco is currently experiencing and went on a 14-mile trail running adventure in Marin. Although Ironman Lake Tahoe has...
View ArticleTennessee Valley Trail Running Revisited
Our long run this weekend looked strikingly similar to our run last weekend. On Saturday, Wwe parked at the Tennessee Valley trailhead (again) and made our way to Muir Beach via the Coastal Trail...
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