Good times!

Last year I had the pleasure of working with the crew from Boa Technologies on a fun ad campaign. They let me test out some stylish and innovative footwear made by Viking, which features the patented Boa Closure System. All day long I got to hike, run, and climb around in the Marin Headlands wearing these bad ass shoes! The true test came at the end of the day though, when I had to run from Tennessee Valley to Fisherman's Wharf with Boa's Marketing Director. I thought about 3 things while on this run... 1) Running over the Golden Gate Bridge at sunset is one of the most beautiful things I have ever done. 2) Runners from Colorado are very fast! 3) Support Boa! These folks are great!

Viking Footwear - Powered by Boa from Boa Technology on Vimeo.

More toys to fuel my addiction!

Getting geeky again. I'll be playing around with Strava for a while ;)

Allied Forces

BayTrailrunners and Snap Fitness of Redwood City, CA have joined forces in a strategic business alliance to develop and cultivate new fitness programs emphasizing the increasingly popular sport of trail running.

Sitting on the edge of some of the most accessible and awe-inspiring trail systems on earth, we will help one another and our community by sharing ideas, promoting health and the environment, and by helping you reach your fitness goals.

Train with us in a clean, comfortable close-to-home gym with all the amenities, then move outdoors to get in touch with nature in one of the many pristine forests that are just a stones throw away! BayTrailrunners is growing strong but we still need your support! Please signup for the Email List and stay informed of breaking news! Feel free to post questions or to share your ideas!

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Call of the Wild

This post is in response to the sudden spike in coyote attacks on humans and dogs. The incidents that were reported did not happen in the Bay Area but I see these animals frequently on many of my runs. The one on the right I spotted while running the Bobcat trail in the Marin Headlands. She was kind enough to let me snap a few pics before running off.

During my first 50K in Woodside, CA, I encountered 2 coyotes at the top of our first hill. They started howling together as if to greet me and wish me well on my journey through their hallowed woodlands. I was alone at this point of the race in my usual spot of 5th or 6th, behind the lead pack of runners and felt uneasy in this dicey position. The coyotes let me pass without harm and continue on my way to place 11th overall in my first ever ultra! On other occasions I have had coyotes run in front of me for surprisingly long distances along the trails, like they were guiding me to make sure I stay the course and don't get lost. My animal spirit... or shaman? Perhaps.

We have forged a friendship with these furry creatures here in Woodside and I myself never feel threatened when I come across them. But like any smart trail runner, I respect mother nature and the dangers that are veiled within her beauty. We live for adventure!