My First Ultra Experience

Well running has become my life! I got my first taste of Ultra this weekend. I was able to pace Brian Beckstead for 8 miles of the race as well as see him at a few stops throughout. Working with Brian and Golden and building Altra I certainly have had some experience with Ultra’s, but actually on the scene this was my first. I first saw Brian coming off of Big Mountain down to the aid station at mile 39. He was looking great! It was fun to witness many runners come through with their various methodologies, attitudes, and excitement towards the race. The aid station was a neat experience to see. Next, we met him at the Lamb’s Canyon turnoff where I would take over pacing him until Millcreek’s Dog Lake Trailhead. This stretch went from mile 53 to...

My First Triathlon

Well, I took the plunge. For those of you who know me and my family I have been entrenched in triathlon for almost 8 years now with a wife who competes at the elitist level in the state of Utah. She is constantly pushing for a top 3 spot overall at the majority of her races. Just this year alone she was top 45 at Ironman St. George, 1st overall at Daybreak, 2nd overall at the Tuacahn Duathlon, 2nd overall at Salem, on the winning team at the Kida 24 hour run/bike relay, 1st overall at the Riverton Half Marathon, and down right awesome!! So now, I guess it is my turn. I have worked the past 11 months to get myself back into shape (still not quite where I want to be, but getting closer). I have now done a 10k and a 15k race and I guess it was time to take the...

Homestead 15k

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