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To say that the Yukon Arctic Ultra 100 miler didn’t go exactly as planned is somewhat of an understatement. I guess it comes down to you can’t tame the north, but the north can sure as hell tame you. I had felt reasonably good going into the race with some solid training in the past few … [Read more...]
Wow...less than a week from now and I’ll be starting the Yukon Arctic Ultra 100. Hard to believe that it’s been a year since last year’s race. The 2012 YAU100 had a very profound affect on me. I have always been drawn to northern races after my first year at the Rock and Ice Ultra in … [Read more...]
It’s been three weeks since I finished the Yukon Arctic Ultra 100 miler. I’ve had a lot of time to think about and process things from the race, as well as the experience itself. In general, I am still pleased with how things went and what I was able to do and accomplish on the day. After … [Read more...]
After competing at the Rock and Ice Ultra in Yellowknife in 2008 and 2009, I have had a burning desire to run the Yukon Arctic Ultra. Rock and Ice gave me a taste of what is required to run a northern race, and I was able to use much of this experience with YAU100. Training had gone about as well … [Read more...]
It’s been a while since I’ve posted about my preparations for the Yukon Arctic Ultra 100 mile. Truth is, between training and work, I haven’t had much of a chance to update. With today being a recovery day, I’m sitting here with my feet up after a very solid training day on Sunday that … [Read more...]
For those who haven't seen it yet, this documentary was made about last years Yukon Arctic Ultra. A lot of the coverage focused on the 430 mile race which is only held every two years (and won't be held in 2012). You get a good idea about the other events too though. The 300 mile, 100 mile and … [Read more...]
Well, it’s confirmed. I’ve booked my flight and I’m going to run the Yukon Arctic Ultra 100 miler in February in Whitehorse, Yukon. The north has always called me. I was fortunate enough to participate in the Rock and Ice Ultra in Yellowknife a couple of times and just loved everything … [Read more...]
