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  • Important Names in The World of Ultramarathoning

    Ted Corbitt, “father of American ultrarunning”; 1952 US Olympic team member; former American world record holder at various distances Scott Jurek, seven time winner and former course record holder of the Western States Endurance Run; two-time winner and former course record holder of the Badwater Ultramarathon; winner and former course record holder of the Hardrock…

  • Freedom: Reducing Personal Possessions

    I want less stuff. I write things down so as not to clutter my mind. My soul finds comfort in the simplicity of proof. I find comfort, freedom, and space in the absence of possessions. I find collecting is very rarely important. I’ve hardly ever returned to look at journal entries, pictures, or even class…

  • 7 Secret Secrets of Barefoot Running

    This video is too funny to not post. Please note, I do believe in barefoot running, but this video is not an accurate representation of my beliefs or suggested approach. My intention here is to make you laugh, not explain why you should take your shoes off and log some miles. Check out the barefoot…

  • Am I Sleeping Too Much?

    The earliest I’ve woken up and most refreshed I’ve felt in the last few weeks was after a couple beers, dancing around, and staying up until 2AM. I was up at 7AM after only 5 hours of sleep and was more excited and energized to be awake than last Christmas. In fact, I think I…

  • Santa Barbara Swimming Holes

    Personal Favorites Red Rocks Three Pools beyond Seven Falls Ojai Hot Springs Gaviota Hot Springs Swimming Holes (link) Seven Falls Red Rocks Sespe Gorge Running Water (link) Manzana Creek Red Rocks Seven Falls West Lion Creek East Fork Lion Creek Matilija Creek Upper Tar Creek Lower Tar Creek

  • My first Bikram Yoga class!

    It’s 3:30pm and I’m crouched over my toilet contemplating relieving my stomach of it’s biscuits and gravy contents. I can’t decide whether a full stomach or throat sore from bile would be more unpleasant while contorting my body for 90 minutes in a crowded, 105 degree sauna. I kneel over the toilet with an “I’m…