Ultramarathon Daily News, Thurs, Apr 16

Really funny race report about running (and winning) a 50k after a tough DNF and a series of unfortunate events the night before.

I know Varner and Wardian are both doing the Sonoma/Boston double and Jay is running the Boston/Zane Grey Double, but is anyone combining them to make a Sonoma/Boston/Zane Grey triple?

Sarah and I chatted with Jen Benna last month while she was bedside with her sick daughter. Here’s her report from American River 50 Mile.

Another incredible route through the Central California coast with Leor. Thirty miles of peaks, bushwalking and singletrack, with Leor’s intensely accurate (he corrects USGS maps, mind you) and thorough description of every step.

Here’s Yitka’s balanced assessment of the PCT trail race debate. Read the comments.

Besides the flu, what else has Anton been up to recently?

Lessons learned at Zion 100, especially with regards to headlamps.

Interesting article about the Tarahumara running ultramarathons in the US almost 90 years ago.

Pam’s quick review of the The Ultra Mindset by Travis Macy. We’re having him on soon to chat some more. Great book so far.

Awesome spring trail run in Montana. That looks like my type of trail!