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Logan,UT,USA

Member Since:

Dec 15, 2009

Gender:

Male

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Other

Running Accomplishments:

PRs after age 40:

 

5k     15:15  Running of the Leopards.

8k      22:21  Alta Death Dash

10k   33:02    Des News

Half Marathon      1:10  Timp Half

Marathon        2:32    Ogden

First solo R2R2R Bass Trails Grand Canyon 

First R2R2R Grand Canyon Toroweap Overlook

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

Not be fat all year

Long-Term Running Goals:

Smell the dirt, feel the mountain, taste the wind.

Personal:

 

"Our legs are tight, our feet are flying, and we are gliding over the roll of the land. The sun is up, the air is fresh, the stone is old, and we are free and at peace. The clock has stopped because another time has taken over." C. Bowden

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I camped at the lake and ran 24 miles into Buckskin Gulch, Lake Powell and still didn't reach the end of this incredible slot canyon reported to be the longest in the world.  I think I was within a mile or two though.  Incredible running at 50 degrees up along the rock rim and down through the slot.  With temps like this I was able to run this light today with only a Mt Dew and some Fig Newtons.  Kept it slow and just took it all in.  This has to be one of the top five trails I've ever ran.  Tonight I'm going to try and sneak down to the Res and do a night run through Antelope Canyon.  No idea what the Navahos do if they catch you at that.  Might have to go to work tomorrow night which would mean catching a flight out of Page so I have to get in here what I can.  I took some video today running the terraces and the canyon.  Can't wait to see it.

http://www.backpacker.com/october_08_americas_10_most_dangerous_hikes_buckskin_gulch_ut/destinations/12627

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Walter on Tue, Jan 07, 2014 at 00:03:32 from 97.37.139.35

So fun! I've only been in about 8 miles which is just under half way. I ran into 4' of water and was with kids. I really wanted to keep going. You and I should go do it. Did you find the article I was talking about on ksl?

From Superfly on Tue, Jan 07, 2014 at 07:44:35 from 74.211.21.81

Awesome run man. Totally up my ally. Love it!

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