Category Archives: Training

Spring in full bloom – New Trail

Posted on April 29, 2009 by

There is a new trail next to Barrel Roll, in Santa Clara, that I discovered last week.  I realized that this trail did not exist a few weeks ago. I was completely stoked to make this discovery, thinking to myself, … Continue reading →

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Eating – Belly Fat – Endurance

Posted on April 20, 2009 by

As a Clydesdale endurance athlete I am struggling with how to ditch my belly fat. I am putting in longer and longer LSD runs and my muscle mass increases, my body fat on my arms, chest, and legs decreases, but … Continue reading →

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Snow Canyon & Back – 16 Miles Barefoot

Posted on March 27, 2009 by

I have an out and back run into Snow Canyon State Park from my home that I just love. The last time I ran it, I was barefoot, in preparation for the St. George Marathon. So in preparation for the … Continue reading →

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Repaired My Vibram Five Finger KSO’s

Posted on March 24, 2009 by

On a trip to Provo Utah this past Saturday I leisurely repaired my Vibram Five Finger KSO’s. Today was my first run since the repairs were made. I did a fast and hard 10 mile run on both trails and … Continue reading →

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350 Miles on Vibram Five Finger KSO’s

Posted on March 16, 2009 by

Before running the St. George Marathon I buried my Huaraches in the desert. So I was left to run my favorite trails Barefoot. So I was quite surprised to find a $100 gift certificate in the mail from www.wasatchrunningcenter.com for a pair of Vibram Five … Continue reading →

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Fear of Water – Open Water Swimming

Posted on November 25, 2008 by

This summer I took my first long distance open water swim of the season. It was with a good friend of mine Richard Hurd.  It had been a couple of year since I had swam in open water. I was a little … Continue reading →

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20 Miles – Barefoot (Almost) 9 Miles in Huaraches

Posted on September 22, 2008 by

I went out this morning feeling quite sure that I was doing 20 miles. The course I chose to run this morning goes along a trail next the main route for the St. George Marathon (hwy 18). The route for … Continue reading →

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16 Mile Barefoot Run YES!

Posted on September 19, 2008 by

I recorded my longest run to date shod or barefoot last Friday. I am focused and training for the fast approaching day of the St. George Marathon. I am a bit concerned about how much downhill running there is so … Continue reading →

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Running and Listening

Posted on September 4, 2007 by

I did three miles this morning barefoot. I went out a bit cautious, but soon found my stride and was cruising at a fast clip. It was hard not to do so. Immediately I went past two sets of walkers … Continue reading →

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Bike to Run

Posted on August 26, 2007 by

Well what a journey. I have been so frustrated at not being able to run and having to limp around everywhere that I forgot to even try jumping on my trusty steel blue road racing bicycle. Yesterday and today I … Continue reading →

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