It’s August, and I’m back to blogging, after a long hiatus. I’ve been around, and busy, even writing a lot, just haven’t felt the urge to write here. No urge to blog? Why, Jeff? Why? Well, it was partly due to my DNF at Tahoe last June, which, while disappointing, was still a grand adventure. …
Tag: Running
Washed Out at the Ozark Foothills
So, Jeff, how was your latest ultra in Missouri? Well, I had a great view of the Gateway Arch driving in. And a great lunch the day before at this one restaurant. Okay, how about the race? Did I mention the Arch and the lunch? Actually I found the dessert more impressive. That probably fueled …
Altitude Attitude and Novel News
It’s a good thing Colorado is so big. The Denver airport wouldn’t fit in a smaller state. Just got back today after spending a few days visiting my daughter Rachel and her husband in Denver. They’re fine. Their dog Teddy, well, he managed to outdo the last time I visited, when he ate a bunch …
The Big Lie: Rocky Raccoon 100
It’s never a good thing to lie to yourself. After a successful return to the ultra life with the NYC Trail Mix 50K in November and the Oakwood 50-miler in December, the Rocky Raccoon 100 on February 1 seemed like the next logical step up toward the Really Big One, the Tahoe 200 in June. …