Creek

October 8, 2018

Running my first 50k race

I got into running about 4 years ago (2014) after I wrecked on my bike and had some stitches put into my hand. Starting with Hal Higdon’s 5k and 10k training plans, then some other random 30k internet training plans, I’ve slowly worked my way up to the 50k. I originally had the S.O.B. 50k in mind, but as with most races, I don’t like to sign up to early due to the blessed randomness of life. A couple months out, I decided to sign up for the SOB run, by then it was sold out… in the end the smoke in Southern Oregon this year cancelled the trail run anyhow… bummed for all those who were registered and worked so hard to prepare for it!

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February 3, 2017

Sasquatch 50k relay

OK! On the training plan this spring is a relay! Never done a relay. Looking FWD to something new. The Sasquatch 50k is in southern Oregon on some amazing trails I’ve ridden a couple times. I’ve always thought about how great this area would be to run. Now I’m committed! 

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Misty Morning Trees

November 17, 2016

Six Months off Running

I’ve been dealing with sore feet a bit, a mild case of plantar fasciitis and figured after the Mt Ashland Hill Climb it would be good to take some time off and heal up 99 to 100%! Well after six months off running, but still walking, stretching and MTB, I went for a run. It felt really good to be back out on a trail in the misty early morning.

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Mount Ashland Hillclimb

September 4, 2016

Running the Mt Ashland Hillclimb: 13.5 miles long, 1 mile up!

So I’ve been a bit out of the running scene. I’ve managed to have a slight pain in my Plantar, so I haven’t been putting in the miles… I wasn’t going to do this race even though I signed up for it 6 months before with all the ambition in the world to dominate myself in it. I just hadn’t been feeling like stressing my feet more than I should and end up with some kind of “life long debilitating deal” that will not allow me to continue a semi-active life… After watching every known yoga video and physical therapist on YouTube talking about Plantar Fasciitus, I took full responsibility to heal up as well as I could and just maybe run this race. I stopped running long distances in mid June and began stretching, massaging and strengthening my feet as best I could. I ran shorter distances in a variety of shoes and even a few runs in my Xero 4mm sandals to keep my feet strong and flexible.

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Trail Run

April 25, 2016

30K Lost Creek Trail Run – Running in Southern Oregon

I’ve been running for the better part of a year now and am really enjoying it. Since the start of this path in my life, I’ve set goals. My first goal was to run a 10K, so I signed up for and ran the Santa Cruz Trail Run. Next I was set on running a half marathon (13.1 miles), so I found one while in Grants Pass and ran it, though I’ve completely given up on road running since finding the flow in the woods! Next up was the 30K. I had been running long runs in the 20 mile range, this fit in just perfectly and the trail is amazing, so I thought I’d share the loop. If you are a trail runner, this is a super fun race to get in on. They even have a 50k if you are inclined.

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View from Bold Mountain
Strava

November 19, 2015

Went for a run without my phone!

I run 3 to 4 days a week to stay in decent shape. I work with computers 5 days a week, plus a long evening often on the weekend with some of my own projects which often negates the amount of exercise I get. Needless to say, I am connected to the max!

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