Memorial Day 2011: other goals, other dreams

 For the past 4 years, like many other lucky ones, my ultra goal and dream during the Memorial Day weekend was all about Western States. I...

Ohlone 2011: double pair!

This is my favorite race in the calendar. First, it's a 50K and that still the distance I'm the best at among the ultra races. Secon...

Running Stockholm: combining taper and tourism

I had never heard of this marathon but, of course, every large city and at least capital has to have a marathon. As I was looking for some c...

Miwok 2011: some rest, at last!

[For those only interested in the pictures, see my Picasa album .] It was my 60th ultra race and, more importantly, my 3rd ultra competition...

QuickSilver 50 2011: a breeze of performances

What a peak for our local ultra season! 3 races in our Grand Prix in three weeks, this is new to many but serial racers like Jason Reed. Aft...