The first question I kept getting asked about Pike’s Peak was ‘Why?’ so that is how I’m going to start this re-cap. In the midst of my quarter-life crisis (yes, they do exist) I found myself working as a waitress where the required uniform was a polyester vest, black skirt, fishnet stockings and a pin [...]

By Dr. David Horton In the summer of 2005, I started the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) with the purpose of breaking the speed record on the 2,650 mile trail that runs from Mexico to Canada.  The previous winter had seen the high Sierras of southern California and the PCT get the highest snowfall in the [...]

Congrats to Lori Heinselman Craig and Chef Bill Bailey, winners of free Montrail sandals for posting a comment of their favorite pre and post-race meals! This week we want to hear about your biggest bonk and how you were able to overcome to reach the finish line.  We again have great support from Montrail and [...]

Congratulations to the four winners of the Montrial-Trail Run Times “My First Ultra” contests, definitely check out the great recaps by David, Lisa, Thomas, and Trisha!  So what is the the subject of the contest for week 3?  FOOD!  If you are like me, a post-run feast is probably something you talk about more than [...]

Congratulations to David Schoenberg, male winner of the Montrail-Trail Run Times “My First Ultra” Contest!  David receives a great gear package courtesy of Montrail.  Enjoy David’s recap of the 2008 Oak Mountain 50k in Alabama! On Saturday, March 22, 2008, I had be pleasure of joining around 100 runners at the Oak Mountain 50k outside [...]

Congratulations to Lisa Gunnoe, female winner of the Montrail-Trail Run Times “My First Ultra” Contest!  Lisa receives a great gear package courtesy of Montrail.  Enjoy Lisa’s recap of the Bartlett Park Ultras 50k, just a couple weeks ago in Tennessee! The Bartlett Park Ultras 50k, by Lisa Gunnoe My obsession with running the Bartlett Park [...]

Last Saturday, August 8, 2009, I participated in the Headlands Hundred, organized by Pacific Coast Trail Runs.  The race was set in the Marin Headlands just north of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge.  Two options of distance were offered for runners: 50 miles or 100 miles.  The course had been changed from the [...]

Congrats to Trisha Swanson from Oregon and Thomas Tan from Washington for winning Week 1 of the Montrail-Trail Run Times “My First Ultra Contest.” Trisha and Thomas receive a free pair of Montrail running shoes!  You can find their posts below and definitely check them out as both are fun, exciting reads. The “My First [...]

Congratulations to Trisha Swanson, female winner of the Montrail-Trail Run Times “My First Ultra” Contest! Trisha receives a free pair of trail running shoes courtesy of Montrail.  Enjoy Trisha’s recap of the Chuckanut 50k (and consider yourself warned if you are ever offered a ride in the barfmobile)! The Chuckanut 50k, By Trisha Swanson Whose [...]

Congratulations to Thomas Tan, male winner of the Montrail-Trail Run Times “My First Ultra” Contest!  Thomas receives a free pair of trail running shoes courtesy of Montrail.  Enjoy Thomas’s exciting recap of the 2008 Bighorn Mountain 50 Mile! The Bighorn Mountain 50 Mile, by Thomas Tan I couldn’t help but think of the bright yellow [...]