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Sahara Training Update #4

Well, I’m currently sitting at my laptop and following the start of the Western States 100. While I’m waiting for things to start unfolding out in Tahoe, I thought it would be a good time for a new...

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Sahara Training Update #5

It’s been some time since my last update but, honestly, there hasn’t been much to report. Since Update #4, we dropped below the 90-day mark before the start of the Sahara Race ’12. That’s exciting, but...

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Sahara Training Update #6

Exactly 9 weeks from today I’ll be boarding the plane headed for Egypt and the start of the 2012 Sahara Race. I must say, I’m ready to leave now! I’ve unfortunately hit that point in training when...

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Sahara Race Gear Check

LaFuma Extreme 650 Bag Thermarest NeoAir Short Pad Cocoon Hyperlite Pillow Flag Foldable Slippers REI Ultralight Jacket Petzl Headlamps (2) Socks Shirt Blister Kit Spork Travel Towels & Knife...

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Sahara Race Nutrition

Expedition Foods Meal (8) Beef Jerky (6) Gatorade Sachets (6) Haribo Roulette (6) Justin’s Nut Butter (4) Various Gels (10) Carb BOOM! Sachets (6) Bonk Breaker Bar (4) Instant Oatmeal (4) Filed under:...

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Sahara Update #7 – Packing That Bag!

Here are some detailed pics of my race kit and how it fits into my Raidlight pack. While the finished pack in the final shots has everything that I will need for the week, my starting pack will be...

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Thank You!

Before setting off tomorrow on another adventure, I’d like to say my Thank You’s to some very important folks in my life. First, thanks to God for blessing me with the means and opportunity to chase my...

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Back From The Desert!

Well, I made it back. Amazing race and amazingly tough. My body is pretty wrecked, but the tincture of time will help fix that. I’m pleased to report a 7th place overall finish. This far exceeded my...

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Back In The Training Cycle!

I’m super excited to finally be “back” and starting my new training cycle in preparation for The Gobi March 2013, which will commence on June 2. It’s been a bit of a tough road back following The...

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When The Mind Says Go…But The Body Says No

It’s true. I don’t deal with injuries very well. Thankfully, since starting athletics as a youngster in youth soccer until now, I’ve been able to remain relatively injury-free. Now, 30+ years later, I...

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Running on Empty

Here I sit again at the end of what I would consider a “failed” training run. This has become unfortunately all too common since returning from China and it has begun to become worrisome to me. My...

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