Since the last time I posted, life has been a whirlwind.  I mean that in the best way possible.  My time in Aspen came to a close the way it started – with a raucous party and a glaring absence of moderation.  With a heavy heart and an intense enthusiasm, I travelled to New York City to begin the next chapter of my professional career with Hypoxico Altitude Training Systems.  The three day training that ensued was a pleasure on all fronts.  The employees were eager to teach and accommodated my ignorance with patience and competence.  For them, it was probably an exercise in endurance but, for me, it was stimulating and inspiring.  I left with a renewed fervor to work and am very excited to be associated with such a pioneering and innovative company. Read the rest of this page »

I’ve been a Colorado boy my entire life.  One year ago, if you would have told me I would ever leave Aspen, I would have said you were crazy.  If you told me I would leave to chase a girl to a major metropolitan area, I would have laughed in your face.  It’s amazing how quickly things can change.

I’m moving to the Bay Area next month, not only to chase girl, but also to chase a dream.  For the last three years I’ve been a proud employee of The Little Nell Hotel and the Aspen Skiing Company.  The opportunities, experiences, and friendships I’ve gained during my tenure are truly invaluable and will survive long after my final day at the office.  Last Thursday I quit my job in order to focus full time on running.  I realize I only have one chance to make this work, so I intend to take full advantage of the opportunity. Read the rest of this page »

Photo: Jack Rosenfeld

The sun seems to shine on me in Southern California.  Although we had cloud cover all day, it certainly felt like last Saturday was no different.  The Ray Miller 50 had been on my radar since last year when I heard about the inaugural event via various internet outlets.  Unfortunately, I was unable to make the trip last year and instead opted to race Leona Divide (another Keira Henninger production) a couple months later.  Obviously, that race turned out to be a major success for me so I was eager to get back to SoCal for some more racing at my next opportunity.  My schedule somehow opened up just a few weeks ago, just as this year’s Ray Miller sold out online.  Luckily Keira let me in the back door and work let me off the hook during an especially busy time.  Just like that, flights were booked and the 2013 racing stoke returned with a vengence. Read the rest of this page »