Way to go (and run) Cupertino!

A quick post to tell you that I am very impressed with my fellow Cupertinians, at least some of them exercising. This Saturday morning, I we...

Skyline 50K: version 3 of 28

I had very high expectations for this race. In 2007, I finished third behind Steve Stowers and Rich Boulet , with the 7 th fastest time si...

Tour du Mont Blanc: unfinished business

Two years ago, I had a blast on the course of the UTMB, the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc, a 100-mile race held at the end of August since 2003....

Born to Run: the Tarahumara secret

"In the hills of Mexico, a tribe of Indians carries an ancient secret: a diet and fitness regimen that has allowed them to outrun death...

Chaîne des Puys: orienteering training

After Tuesday's maritime marathon in Noirmoutier , this Friday's ultra marathon was totally different: elevation, mountain views, ra...

Noirmoutier-en-l’Ile: another marathon

There is an official marathon in Noirmoutier, le Marathon de l'Epine. An interesting one, one during which you need to outrun the sea to...

Cupertino's Blackberry: a farm in the city

After last week's 100-mile race on the Western States trail , it felt good to stay in town and enjoy a long and festive weekend in Cuper...