As the date of my departure from the US neared, I was looking for something—anything—that would give my life back in Europe meaning. This might sound a… Read more “When You’re Depressed, do Something so Ridiculous it Might Just Work. Like Volunteering for a Race in a Foreign Country.”
Tag: Ultrarunning
3100: Run And Become | A Short Movie Introduction & Where to Find It
If you’re really submerged in the depths of ultrarunning, or if you live on one very specific block in New York City, you may have heard of… Read more “3100: Run And Become | A Short Movie Introduction & Where to Find It”
Mike Wardian Is Running Across the U.S. & I Just So Happened to Pick His Brains About It
Before you ask; yes, this is really happening—Mike Wardian is on his way across the continent right now—and yes, this really happened—I interviewed him for the San… Read more “Mike Wardian Is Running Across the U.S. & I Just So Happened to Pick His Brains About It”
Running Through the Wall | Book Recommendation
Neal Jamison Running Through the Wall: Personal Encounters With the Ultramarathon is an older book but still very worth a read. It’s a collection of short essays… Read more “Running Through the Wall | Book Recommendation”
Way Too Cool 50k: Moh’s Scale—Diamond | Race Report
Way Too Cool. Way too hilly. Way too painful. Way too awesome. Way Too Cool is a lot of way-too things, both objectively and subjectively. Objectively, or… Read more “Way Too Cool 50k: Moh’s Scale—Diamond | Race Report”
Note to Self: Vacations Are Supposed to Be Relaxing! (Weeks 1 & 2)
Okay, okay, if you know me, you’re probably saying something along the lines of “but you don’t even know how to take a ‘real’ vacation!” to which… Read more “Note to Self: Vacations Are Supposed to Be Relaxing! (Weeks 1 & 2)”
Why iTR’s “Worst” Aid Station Is My Very Favourite One To Work
Toro Creek. Of all the aid stations you can work for Inside Trail Racing, this one might be considered to be the most challenging one. It’s “open”… Read more “Why iTR’s “Worst” Aid Station Is My Very Favourite One To Work”
Inaugural Year: The Story of Cocodona 250 | Video
A film by Dylan Harris, Inaugural Year isn’t only about the story of the race itself but also (or perhaps mainly) about the stories of the people who spent days conquering the 250 miles long course.
On May 3, 2021, 176 runners toed the starting line of Cocodona 250, a brand new footrace that was to take them through true Old West towns as well as some really dark patches. A lot can and will happen during any ultra but 250 miles offer a lot more opportunities for things to go wrong (or right!) than your usual 50-miler, and this film portrays beautifully the runners’ struggle to get to the finish line, the highs and the lows and unpredictable ups and downs of such an event.
With interviews from Michael Versteeg, the winner of the inaugural Cocodona 250 and, therefore, the first person to ever finish the race, Pete Mortimer, who came in second, Maggie Guterl, the first female finisher, and other incredible athletes who took on the course, this short film is a beautiful portrayal of the race and well worth a watch.
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The Big Chill & Long Shorts
The Big Chill and Long Shorts are two recently released ultrarunning documentaries. And while the films take place in vastly different settings, both of them focus on… Read more “The Big Chill & Long Shorts”
“What Do You Think About When Running That Far?” + My Cool Moon Hallucinations
Many people assume that running long distances must be somewhat boring (if suffering from constant pain can be called boring, that is). You have only your own… Read more ““What Do You Think About When Running That Far?” + My Cool Moon Hallucinations”
Hit the Road with Me 