Category Archives: Running

What is on my feet during my races?

I have received this question from numerous friends and sponsors and thought I should share the story and some photos. The expedition races I do involve us usually crossing ALOT of sand. We sleep on it, run on it, it … Continue reading

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Tips for doing Adventure Running Stage Races

Here are some tips I have learned from doing both The Atacama & Sahara races: There are 3 types of competitors in these races: a. Racers who are competing against each other for a top 10 finish. Their gear is … Continue reading

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Post Sahara Race Thoughts

My thoughts over the last few days have been on what I learned from my limited time in the Sahara. I am always asked why I like to do these self-supported, long distance races in extreme environmental conditions. The answer … Continue reading

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Back in the USA

Last 48 hrs have been difficult. Back in the US waiting for my flight home. Have a fever, sore throat, and wearing a medical mask. Hopefully I can recoupe quickly and start running again. Feel tired so I’ll write a … Continue reading

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Sahara Race Info

Family, Friends, & Sponsors, We are all set to head-out to Egypt on Sunday for the 145 mile Sahara Running Race which starts on the 25th of October. Below are the links to all the information and content for the … Continue reading

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Picture of My Race Pack for The Sahara Race

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Top 5 Run Today

There are certain days that start out crappy and then blossom into something magical. Today is one of those days. I am sitting here dripping sweat onto my Mac Air trying to capture in words one of my best runs … Continue reading

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Switched Running Pack

I have been using a pack for running from RaidLight for the past 6 months. After running in The Atacama Crossing I have reevaluated my needs for a better pack. The RaidLight is a great pack but it is a … Continue reading

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Running in the Heat of The Desert

A reader posted that they didn’t think they could handle running in the heat of the desert. This was one of my primary concerns before running The Atacama Crossing. Being that it is the end of the Colorado winter and … Continue reading

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Atacama Crossing KML GPS File

As promised here is the KML file for my race in Chile. Unfortunately, being as tired and in much pain on the second day, I forgot to activate my SPOT unit. Looking at the data and a satellite map in … Continue reading

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