http://ultramaniacs.com Overheard at the aid station... Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:47:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As I was updating my Marathon Maniacs page, I realized I finished my 100th marathon/ultra at the HURT 100 this year. Summary (as of 4/7/09): 1st marathon: Los Angeles 3/98 (3:56:53) 1st ultra: Comrades (downhill) 6/01 (8:52:37) 1st 50K: Bulldog 9/01 (5:58:52) 1st 50 Miler: Mt Hood PCT 7/04 (10:24:11) 1st 100 Miler: San Diego 10/04 ... http://ultramaniacs.com/2009/04/100/ Those who know me personally, or follow Catra's blog, are probably aware that I've had some personal challenges lately. I think that most people who were in my shoes would've opted to not do the SF 1 Day considering the circumstances, which is what I initially chose to do, but ... http://ultramaniacs.com/2008/10/to-overcomeand-right-into-2nd-place/ This weekend, I will be participating in my first 24 hour event -- the San Francisco 1 Day. Those unfamiliar with this race/format -- it's a 1.067 mile loop around the lagoon at Crissy Field, which is located near the Golden Gate Bridge, where we would have to run as ... http://ultramaniacs.com/2008/10/around-and-around-and-around-and-around/ Last Friday night started out with some carbo-loading (I think there are a good bit of carbs in hot wings and beer, right) at Gordon Biersch in Old Towne Pasadena with my friends Vinnie and Dolly. It was a fun new hangout surrounded by the Wish Tree project, and a ... http://ultramaniacs.com/2008/10/staying-busy/ Just when I thought I could take a breather from my 100's this year, starting this Saturday, we'll be heading out to Ojai to get some mileage in along the C2M course, with the plan to eventually cover every inch of it before the race. The loop we're doing ... http://ultramaniacs.com/2008/10/training-begins/ Around 3:30 Saturday morning, I woke up to find my hydration pack soaked, and a big puddle on the floor -- there was a hole just big enough that it lost half its content overnight. A slight panic set in, but remained as calm as one can be while ... http://ultramaniacs.com/2008/09/my-ac-nemesis/ Every once in a while, I come across a good article in the newspaper -- this one definitely hit home, and made me realize how we oftentimes take things for granted. It's been about 10 years since I lost my father to cancer -- I was out-of-town when he died, ... http://ultramaniacs.com/2008/09/meaning-of-life/ The 2009 entrants list for the HURT 100 was published this morning -- both Catra and I made it in! The race filled in a day, and there's currently a wait list for those who managed to pull the app off the website before they pulled it. There are only a ... http://ultramaniacs.com/2008/08/hurting-again-in-09/ When I did my first marathon over 10 years ago, I walked into Phidippides because it was recommended to me by several runners. I had no idea what I was doing then, but I walked out with a pair of my first running shoes, and some useful tips given to ... http://ultramaniacs.com/2008/08/goodbye-moose/ After yesterday's Mt Disappointment 50 miler, I feel worse than I've felt after a race in a long time. If anything, I'm usually fine after a shower, food, and a good night's sleep. Not only do I feel really beat up, I suffered from the biggest blister I've gotten ever ... http://ultramaniacs.com/2008/08/disappointed/