So I’ve participated in quite a few ultras over the decade plus that I’ve been in the sport. Sixty five to be exact. At first, it was easy to take for granted the amount of effort required to put on these events. Far too easy. You show up to a race, get your bib and…
The Continuous Pivot
I can’t quite seem to get 2025 dialed in. Normally, I’m locked on a schedule 12 months out. My 2025 calendar though has gone through yet another revision. I had been planning to run TWOT 100M in February. It wasn’t until after I had committed back in August that I realized it conflicted with DUC…
DUC 100K: The Bespoke Ultra Experience
The DUC 100K is a race like no other. It’s so not like any other race that it’s not even like it was last year when I ran it! The race consists of an overnight 50K on Friday followed by the Algonquin 50K the next day. Each year the overnight race changes. It could be…
2023 Phunt 50K Volunteer Report
Over the years, I have run a lot of races. And I mean a lot of races. The lifeblood of these events are the volunteers who take time out of their busy schedule to help put on the races. I always make an effort to thank them for their efforts, however this really isn’t enough.…
Ironstone 100k Volunteering
TL;DR: 31 finishers of 62 starters = 50%. Volunteering is awesome. Rocks. I have a confession to make. While I have been a member of the ultra community for a number of years now, I have not necessarily been in the best of standing. You see, up until last weekend, I had only volunteered at…