2011 Bandera 50k & 2011 Running/Life Plans

January 17, 2011

I do not think I will write  a race report about this years Bandera 50k run. Just a short blurb. Although I was severely out of shape (compared to some past races), I ran a comfortable 5:12. This is an excellent kick into the 2011 racing season and I have some fun goals. It was [...]

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Pearl Izumi Peak XC Mod

November 9, 2010

Make your own negative heel or neutral shoe using a hacksaw blade or a serrated kitchen knife. These Pearl Izumi Men’s Peak XC Running Shoes are much better now!

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Josue Stephens – Year at a Glance

October 18, 2010

My running has not been anywhere near where I have wanted it lately. Races have become a series of disappointing DNF’s for me and I need to seriously get back into it. 2010 is also sadly the year we were forced to postpone Ultramaraton Fuego y Agua until Feb 10, 2012. The funds were not [...]

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Ultraman Athlete Jason Lester @ REI Austin Sat Oct 23rd

October 15, 2010

Jason Lester Presents: “Running on Faith” REI Austin Downtown – Saturday, October 23rd, 1:00pm – FREE - REGISTER HERE REI Round Rock - Saturday, October 23rd, 6:00pm – FREE – REGISTER HERE Jason Lester has survived more trials, endured more horrors, and surmounted more obstacles than would fit in a Hollywood film. But after each upset, letdown, [...]

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12 hour Run to benefit the Wounded Warriors Foundation! (via Running for a Reason)

October 8, 2010

Join us in San Antonio tomorrow! Join Team Traverse Runners Amanda McIntosh and Liza Howard on a 12 hour run for the Wounded Warrior Foundation! Time Saturday, October 9 · 6:00am – 6:00pm Location Saint Mary’s Hall Track  9401 Starcrest Drive San Antonio, TX More Info http://WWPProudSupporter.kintera.org/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?ievent=308932&lis=1&kntae308932=6EF3F183073149D784D865C47DEA7772&supId=0&team=3919118&cj=Y Please come out and run with us … [...]

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Making my LUNA Sandals

September 1, 2010

Making myself a pair of the new Luna Sandals Leadville model in Barefoot Ted’s shop before the 2010 Leadville 100 Ultramarathon. Barefoot Ted ran the entire 100 miles in his Luna’s. I paced 27 miles in mine and continue to run in them.

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Fuego y Agua 2010 Cancellation Notice

August 11, 2010

  Dear friends and supporters of Fuego y Agua, Ultramaraton Fuego y Agua is canceled for 2010 due to lack of funding and sponsorship. The ongoing economic recession has made it increasingly difficult to hold these kinds of events. If you have already signed up, we will begin processing refunds at the end of this month. As of [...]

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Caballo Blanco’s Ultramaraton de los Canoñes report

July 24, 2010

www.caballoblanco.com Arrived in the town of Guachochi at about 8,000 feet where the race started and ended, Saturday, where I found a room with 1 big bed and hot shower for $12, not far from anything. Registered that afternoon and picked up my race packet that evening. The race cost $33 to enter and we [...]

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March 5, 2011 Copper Canyon Run–Preliminary

July 16, 2010

The 2011 Copper Canyon Run and Ultramarathon will be Sunday, March 5. The regular race program will commence in Urique, meeting for dinner at the Plaza restaurant on Wednesday evening, March 1. The extended program will meet in Creel by Monday, Feb. 27, or Rancho Del Oso near the Bahuichivo train station in Cerocahui by [...]

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2010 Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim (R2R2R)

July 6, 2010

What-2010 Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim Solo Run (South Rim to North Rim and Back) When-Saturday, July 17 Distance-46 miles Goal-9 hours A few weeks ago I decided to do the classic Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim run again. In September of 2008 I ran the 46 mile distance and added [...]

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