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Faking it at AR50 - A Short Email Diary

23 September, 2008 - 01:00
Hi Greg, Funny thing happened on Saturday. I decided to show up at the race and start out slowly, feed at a few aid stations, get in a short training run on my tightly wrapped ankle, then drop out and go home. Well, by the time I got ...

Ultra Run 147km: Road to Kelawang

23 September, 2008 - 01:00
I had been training harder for this attempt. In total, I ran 7 half marathon long distances for training. But what lays ahead is just beyond description. To read more...please refer here: 147km run

Plain 100

23 September, 2008 - 01:00
I ran in the very tough Plain 100 in the Cascade Mountains in Washington. There were 30 starters and 14 finishers. The course is not marked and there are no aid stations. Read my detailed race report with pictures here.

Headlands Hundred Race Report

23 September, 2008 - 01:00
The inaugural Headlands Hundred was held on Aug 11-12, 2007 in Marin County, CA.

Run 103km: Cheras-Hulu Langat-road to Kuala Klawang

23 September, 2008 - 01:00
As I am writing this, I still have difficulty bending my knees. Yesterday's run was great overall. I started to run at around 6:30am. The route is the usual. Going up Ampang Hills. Then reaching Kampung Sg Tekali, which is another hill. Then finally after 30km, reaching the foot of the ...

Uinta Highline Trail

23 September, 2008 - 01:00
I had the amazing experience of running the Uinta Highline Trail in Utah end-to-end, 70 miles. This very remote trail is one of the most remarkable trails in the nation. Read about this incredible journey with tons of pictures here.

28 hrs. 23 min. …… again! (WS100)

23 September, 2008 - 01:00
I started this years Western States somewhat questioning the outcome. I had hurt a rib back in May at Silver State and continued to run on it. I handled running from Robinson to Rucky Chucky on training weekend without too much problem. Then the following Wednesday I ...

Video of Gary Bennett’s 2nd WS100 Finish

23 September, 2008 - 01:00
He promised me he'd post his own race report... soon. In the meantime, here's the video of my training partner's second and most glorious WS100 finish. Broken ribs, under trained, sick at Foresthill, back from the dead at Cal2, and finishing strong in the daylight (for better video, ...

Seven Utah 13ers in one day

23 September, 2008 - 01:00
I had the exciting experience summiting seven of the highest peaks in Utah, all over 13,000 feet, in the Uinta Mountains. I did this as a solo, unassisted run/hike from the trailhead without using a base camp. I covered about 48 miles in 20 hours. Read my ...

A journey through the Sierras

23 September, 2008 - 01:00
5:00 A.M., June 23rd, Squaw Valley. 392 runners lined up at the start line of the 34th running of the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run. All of our nervousness dissipates as the starting gun erupts and the crowd begins the 3.5 mile climb up to the Escarpment, the first ...