Tag Archives for ultramarathon
finish line
this past weekend, a legend in the local running scene passed away after a long battle with cancer. i was fortunate enough to have recently been able to say hello to tom. however, it was another meeting with tom that … Continue reading
Chicago Lakefront 50K
as the 8:30am starting time drew near, i was waiting in line to use the porta-john. last year, i was a bit over hydrated and made three stops along the way which was a big waste of time. after my … Continue reading
Chicago Lakefront 50K
three laps along chicago’s lakefront. each lap a bit further than ten miles. begin northbound into a headwind for five miles then head back with the aid of a tailwind. runners set. go. four miles. detour to a bathroom. over … Continue reading
North Face Endurance Challenge 50K
This second year event is hosted in the nearby Kettle Moraine State Forest at the Ottawa Lake Campground. I arrived ninety minutes before the start and simply sat in the car with the heat on to stay warm. Thirty minutes … Continue reading
catching up
friday i took the day off from running to rest up for my pacing duties on saturday evening. i ended up having some time in the afternoon so i played a quick 9 at a par 3 course before the … Continue reading