Category Archives: running

Phoenix Rainpocalypse!

One good thing about the #rainpocalypse is that I could take advantage of the cooler weather to get a nice long run in. Stay safe Arizona.

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I Got My Buckle!

I am a Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run Finisher!!! 27:44:49.

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10 More Days!

Wow, there is now less then two weeks until the Western States 100! All distance training is done and now it is time to taper, plan, and mentally prepare for the race. On Saturday I ran Aravaipa’s Adrenaline 27k night … Continue reading

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1 Month!

1 month to til Western States! My knee is getting stronger and my gear just arrived! #BrooksGuy #ProjectWS100 #WSER #BrooksRunning #NoNotSponsored 😦 #RunHappy

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A Scary Moment on the Mountain!

A scary moment from last Sunday’s 30 mile run/hike up to 4 Peaks:Shortly after my turn around point on a relatively smooth flat trail section with just a bit of down hill, my left foot struck the ground at an … Continue reading

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4 Peaks Part 2

After 5 and a half hours going from Roosevelt to Four Peaks and back, I finally topped 100 miles for a week. First time this year. That makes tomorrow a day off (of running), first one in 10 days! I’m … Continue reading

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Maniac May!

With just under 2 months until the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run, I am starting to feel the pressure, the pressure to not fail, the pressure to succeed, but mostly the pressure to get the miles in! I’m shooting … Continue reading

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Winning the Western States Lottery!

Here is a brief video of my ticket being pulled to win the lottery. Yes, this was done raffle style with actual tickets! Unfortunately I cannot seem to embed the short clip of name being called, so here is a … Continue reading

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The San Diego 100 Mile Endurance Run Race Report

Just Keep Moving. No matter how slow, no matter how painful. Whether in the hottest reaches of the blazing sun or the darkest cold of the night. Through every emotional upheaval, highest elation, and lowest stagnation. From mile 1 to … Continue reading

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The San Diego 100 Mile Endurance Run – Preparation

This Saturday I will be taking on my biggest endurance challenge thus far: The San Diego 100 Mile Endurance Run. As with the Pacific Crest Trail 50 last year I am doing this, in part, to support the Karen Elizabeth … Continue reading

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