Beaverhead 100K

Had an epic adventure with Tia, Cary and Lori this past weekend running the Beaverhead 55K/100K in Idaho. BY FAR the toughest 100K I've run. This shot from their website shows the ridgeline and skree section at 10,000+'. It came near the end of the race. There were 3 or 4 pinnacles like this that we had to summit. Amazing views. Finished in just over 16 hours. 18th overall, 2nd in age class.

More pictures are here

Tillamook Burn 50-miler

Had a fun time at Tillamook last week with Tia, Bonnie and Mark! A big 'Thank You!' to Mark for the great job he did crewing.

Peterson Ridge Rumble 2016

Had a fun time at Peterson this year. Finished 45 minutes slower than last year, but in keeping with my current level of training. Some new shoes ... New Balance Leadville ... seemed to help with my shin splints. We had a big crowd from Corvallis, and everyone did very well. Especially proud of Elisha, who having never run a marathon or 50K jumped right into the deep end of the pool to complete the 40 miler!

Ava, Elisha, Tejona

The crew on McCulloch Peak!

Penny, Cora, Josh, Osito, Nick, Elisha, Jerry, Lobo, Tyler, Paul, Rachel
Photo by Tejona

A good run

Today's run started out poorly. The first few miles were sluggish, with lots of walking, and I was going to cut it short. I bumped into Anne. We ran a few together. And things picked up. We parted ways at Powderhouse. I ran the rest of the Condor course feeling pretty good. I was going to walk Section 36 a second time, but bumped into Linda and Mac. Mac is such a good little boy and awesome trail runner. Cranked it and ran most of the way to Peavy Peak, feeling really good. Total for the day was 20 miles. Just keep moving.

Silver Falls

Chicas coming back from a chilly, wet, wintry, fun run at Silver Falls :)

Condor 25K

Ran the Condor again this year. One of my favorite races, held in memory of Condor. I'm sure he was smiling that day. RDs Tia, Jan and John did a fantastic job. The volunteers were great. Everyone I talked to had a great time. The best part for me was seeing so many friends finish and succeed ... some of them for the first time at this race. Awesome sauce!

Cascade Crest 2015

Had a great time at CCC again this year. Big contingent from Corvallis/Salem/Albany: John, Ken, Dennis, Mikio, Albany-Ken and I were running; Gaby, Sharon, Scott L, Sander, and Josh L were crewing and pacing. The weather was hellish. Cold driving rain in the night and second day; the peaks and ridges were brutal. But we all got it done! A special thank you to Gaby, who for the fourth time now, did an awesome job pacing me in from Lake Kachess.

Three Sisters

Had a very special weekend running around the Three Sisters with Gaby, Cary, Scott, Sander, and Becca. Very grateful for the day. A beautiful place with beautiful friends. It doesn't get better.

McDonald Forest 50K ... Gathering of the Tribes

Had a great time at the Mac 50K this past weekend. So great to see so many friends out having a fun time. RDs Ken and Dennis and all the volunteers did a fantastic job. The course had some added elevation, bringing the total to 7,000+'. It was a tad warm, but not outrageous. I managed a 5:39, good enough for 2nd in age (after Larry Stephens, who is incredible, having healed up from a broken leg just a few months ago!). Attached are some pics of Kiira helping Marilyn and me mark the Peavy/Section-36/Powderhouse section of the course the day before.

Runners in the Mist

Memories of Cape Perpetua

Peterson Ridge Rumble 40M

Lots of fun in Sisters running PRR this weekend. Managed a 5:59. Happy with that. We had a great contingent from Corvallis/Albany including Tejona, Osito, Caballo, Cary, Peter, and Rita. All did well. Pics by Flecha.

Mac 50K Training Run

A great big crew came out for this one!

Fools Relay, Newport

Had a blast yesterday with Gaby and Ken at the Fools Relay. This is a 6 hour event, with a 2 loop course of 6 miles ... you complete as many loops as you can in the 6 hours. A fair bit of climb. I managed 11 loops for a total of about 33 miles, and the win! Granted, there were only about 10 runners in the solo category, but I'll take it :) Gaby and Ken did real well too, completing 10 loops each. Beer, pizza, and a bonfire afterward. Totally awesome sauce!

 

Orcas Island 50K Vid

This is why I like Orcas so much. There is nothing like it. Well done Andrew! We are all so proud of you!

Marys Peak

Had a great day running Marys Peak with this great crew!!! Pics by Mark and Pam.

McCulloch Peak

On the peak above the clouds with a great crew on a great day. Pics by Clem.

 

Silver Falls

Had a really nice run with a great crew at Silver Falls today. Must have passed about 10 falls altogether. Very sweet!

Lithia Loop Trail Marathon

Had a fun time in Ashland this past weekend with Guy and Erika running Lithia Loop. The course has just one hill, but it goes for about 8 miles with about 3,000' of climb. Mostly forest road, but much of the descent was a crazy bunch of single track switchbacks that never seemed to end. Lots of fun! Finished in about 3:58. Happy with that.