Gysel Parajon reflects on her experience completing the Mammoth Trailfest 50k after a previous DNF. Despite menstrual cramps and shoe chafing, she met all cutoffs and felt emotional reaching the finish line. Grateful for support from friends and volunteers, she looks forward to improving her time in future races.
Category Archives: Ultra Marathon
Peace, Love, and Trails: My Run Woodstock 50K Adventure
Brian Johnson (MM8807, HF7287, DA707) -Run Woodstock Weekend Race Recap, Gregory, MI. September 6-8, 2024 Run Woodstock 50K The race was closer to 33 miles, but my Garmin died at mile 30. I had this race in my sights pre-COVID, but then the world changed. Eventually, it came back onto my radar. The race was justContinue reading “Peace, Love, and Trails: My Run Woodstock 50K Adventure”
India’s Temple Run
Sivabalan Pandian announced the successful completion of India’s first Temple Run-1, organized by Pandians Marathon Academy with support from Jollyboys. The event took place on September 7-8, 2024, featuring multiple race categories over two days, with happy finishers and plans for more timed ultra marathons in the future.
Dream Fulfilled at the Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs
Gysel Parajon(MM8995)– It has been a dream of mine since I started running races to run a 50-miler and this last weekend I did!! I started the race on Saturday with stomach and gut problems on top of having my period but I promised myself I would see where my body could take me. IContinue reading “Dream Fulfilled at the Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs”
The Bryce Canyon Ultra
Dailyn Valdez (MM15916, DA3732, HF18660) & Tony Valdez(HF18746) – (May 19, 2024) We conquered just about 42 miles in 13 hours and 46mins. Nice temps at start at 38 degrees which is perfect ! Dry heat is no joke. My mouth felt like sandpaper the whole time. Yikes. Just felt like the impossible on theContinue reading “The Bryce Canyon Ultra”
The Silver State 50/50
Gysel Parajon (MM8995, DA3751, HF18751)-HAPPY MEDAL MONDAY!! Each and every single one is special to me but this past Saturday I earned an extra special one!On Saturday, 5/18/2024, I embarked on an epic foot journey on the trails NW of Reno to test my endurance to race again on Tahoe Rim Trail in a coupleContinue reading “The Silver State 50/50”
Three Days At the Fair
Claire Gladstone(MM12421)– Three Days At The Fair has been on my list for a while. I had planned to run it last year with 🐞Cathy Troisi, but that didn’t happen. So I decided to run it in her memory this year. This race was full of runners in every age group from across the countryContinue reading “Three Days At the Fair”
Run with the Knights 24 Hr Ultra
Charlene Board shares her experience participating in the “Run with the Knights” 24 Hr Ultra, completing her first 51-mile run. She praises the event’s organization, food, and supportive community, highlighting connections made with fellow runners, including a man with a ministry. She expresses gratitude for her running partners and her faith.
Vineyard Ultra Marathon at Nashik Road
Sivabalan Pandian successfully completed four consecutive 50K ultra marathons at the Vineyard Ultra Marathon in Nashik, Maharashtra. Over four days, he logged 200K, achieving his first-ever completion of such distance within 80 hours. Supported by exceptional volunteers and an inspiring environment, he is now 226 marathons away from his goal of 1000.
Rocky Racoon 100 Trail Race
Rick Albanese shares his experience at the Rocky Raccoon 100 Trail Race, detailing his preparation and challenges faced. He reflects on his initial love for the event, the hardships of a sinus infection in 2022, and his successful 2023 finish despite difficult weather and muddy conditions. The race tested his endurance and self-belief, ultimately leading to triumph.