Posts in 'USA' category

Tahoe 200 2025:
200 mile # 1

“If I get lost, hurt, or die, it’s my own damn fault!” This is the murmured chant from about 250 runners around me. The Tahoe 200 race director just asked us all to repeat this and we respond verbatim. What the hell have I got myself into? It’s Friday just before 9am and I’m at ... read more.

Leadville Trail 100 Mile Run:
100 Mile # 4

The Leadville 100 miler. The granddaddy of all endurance trail running events. The renowned “Race Across the Sky” that takes runners on an epic out and back journey across the biggest, baddest, and toughest mountains that Colorado has to offer. 100 miles/160km. 4800 metres elevation gain. A course low point of 2800 metres and a ... read more.

TransRockies Run6 (6 days/120 miles/20 000 feet gain):
Multiday # 1

Wow, what a truly epic adventure! The TransRockies was my first multiday run and was a much needed shot in the arm. I was half way through the year and longing for a holiday. Work was starting to wear me down and my compassion batteries were starting to dwindle (this is not a good thing ... read more.