Random Forest Runner | Ultrarunning Race Reports
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Explore a dad's ultrarunning and data science adventures with the Ultrarunning Race Reports. I'm an ultrarunning data scientist father of four with a former triathlon habit. You'll mostly find race reports here, with occasional posts on training, data science, or any other random thoughts that escape my mind.
Random Forest Runner | Ultrarunning Race Reports
2M ago
The beauty of pursuing big goals is that we sometimes succeed. But only sometimes. Often things don’t quite turn out as planned, Sometimes we fail completely.
The post 2024 Spine Race – Every Frozen Bog Has a Silver Lining first appeared on Random Forest Runner ..read more
Random Forest Runner | Ultrarunning Race Reports
2M ago
A series of unexpected events led to an unforgettable experience in my 2nd trip around the Aosta Valley for the 200+ mile Tor Des Geants.
The post 2023 Tor Des Geants – Nocturne Valdostano no. 3 first appeared on Random Forest Runner ..read more
Random Forest Runner | Ultrarunning Race Reports
5M ago
The Long Trail is a remarkable and challenging route with a rich history. I spent over 4 days on it covering the length of Vermont with an incredible team.
The post A Footbath in the Wildnerness – The Long Trail Supported FKT first appeared on Random Forest Runner ..read more
Random Forest Runner | Ultrarunning Race Reports
9M ago
My explicit goal was not to become a two time finisher, as that was not sufficient. In essence, my motivation was to show myself that I don’t need motivation.
The post 2023 Barkley – Third Time’s the Charm the Second Time first appeared on Random Forest Runner ..read more
Random Forest Runner | Ultrarunning Race Reports
9M ago
I have many more noteworthy running achievements, but one of my proudest is now overcoming altitude sickness to come back to the top 10 men at Hardrock.
The post 2022 Hardrock – Party at the Burrows Aid Station first appeared on Random Forest Runner ..read more
Random Forest Runner | Ultrarunning Race Reports
9M ago
Nearly a full week of nearly the entire Lake District, revisiting some of my favorite places with some of my favorite people snacking on some of my favorite foods.
The post Wainwrights Take 2 – One Last Trip Around (all) the Fells first appeared on Random Forest Runner ..read more
Random Forest Runner | Ultrarunning Race Reports
9M ago
Although this year's Fun Run outcome was disappointing, the experience was a success: relaxed and legitimately fun, but still with the motivation to finish.
The post 2022 Barkley Marathons – The Fun Fun Run first appeared on Random Forest Runner ..read more
Random Forest Runner | Ultrarunning Race Reports
9M ago
There will be mud, pubs, and great company. I can think of no better way of combining the best parts of my time here in the UK.
The post The Butcombe Trail Pub Crawl – My UK Ultrarunning Magnum Opus first appeared on Random Forest Runner ..read more
Random Forest Runner | Ultrarunning Race Reports
9M ago
Tor Des Geants didn't go very well for me, but sometimes the failures are the most important outcomes to share.
The post 2021 Tor Des Geants – Pizza, Gelato, and Rhabdo first appeared on Random Forest Runner ..read more
Random Forest Runner | Ultrarunning Race Reports
9M ago
Sometimes falling short is out of our control. Sometimes it's from lack of experience. But this time, I should have known better.
The post Wainwrights DNF – Warm, Wet, & Steep With a Side of Bracken first appeared on Random Forest Runner ..read more