Category: Running Long Distance At Middle Age

I wanted to run for myself and learn to run long distance….at 51. So this is my personal stories of starting from scratch to learn to endurance run, long distances. I started at 51. I tried to do three separate Ultramarathons in three separate years (the same one) and DNF’ed (& DFL) out of all three events. Yet somehow I was invited to a running camp in 2025 at which my foot injury turned out to simply be tight leg muscles and a patient coach started steering me better than I could have. In 2026 I finally finished my first ultramarathon. I had skipped even ever doing a marathon….I like trail running and I’m SLOW. So here’s my stories-

49 Palms Canyon Trail & Oasis- Trail Running In JTNP

A short and steep out and back trail that can help with big gains. Great short trail for vert.

Contact Mine Trail- Trail Running In JTNP

4 miles of trail, exposed to sun with technical uphill, deep sand and a great view of history.

Black Canyon Ultramarathon Race Review by LF2TS

I did it. At 54, I finally finished an Ultramarathon. Here’s my race review and story.

Calico Trail Runs (Race) Review

I was there, I finished the 30k distance so I have some trail run street cred to write this story.

The High Desert & Joshua Tree National Park- Not Perfect Trail Running

Long desert trails and very extreme climates, perfect for trail running and training for Badwater…. but you don’t really want to come up to a great training ground, right.

5 Reasons You Probably Should Not Start Trail Running

Trail Running…..stay away from it as it’s probably too hard for you….but it’s really not!

Lake Hodges Ultra Again- 3rd DNF or Success?

Hopefully 3rd time’s a charm, training for the Lake Hodges 50k

Race Review: Lake Hodges UltraMarathon

I came back for a second year in a row to try to run and finish the 50k Lake Hodges Ultramarathon….offically called the Lake Hodges Trail Fest by Elevation Culture. I DNF’ed last year and I was officially removed from the course this year at the 18.75 turnaround aid station because I was too slow. […]

5-Ways To Train For Distance Running During Extreme Heat

Extreme Heat, Total Exposure, No Shade, Dangerous Conditions, Run and Train Smartly with options to beat the heat.

Post Ultra-DNF…Dusting Off The Basics

Training again after being DFL and then taking a DNF in my first ultra is more a mental game than physical, but I have taken a bit of time for recovery and mental retool.