I'm having a lot of fun but working hard I did just 15miles in 12 hours.

A week or so ago I went to see The Banff Mountain Festival film; it was great. I recomment it especially if you like the outdoors, then this for you. It is no your class Hollywood movie, instead it's a real deal. My favorite part of the film was the crossing the ice and climbing-hats off to the three guys who scaled the captain.

This past Saturday I was running with a group of friends in an event called Fatass, organized by a local race director, John Storkamp. We started off with trail running in Afton State Park followed by food/drinks and raffles, usually I never win anything but this was my day and I got a certificate from TC Running Company for a pair of Montrail sneakers. Also I got a bag of 10 gels, a bottle of electrolyte, and a big bottle of Heed, all thanks to Hammer Nutrition. And I left the event with a T-shirt and leftovers of banana cake from my friend Nancy. It was a great time with friends, great thanks to everyone who made this event a success. And finally, I bought a smart phone. Before I had no reception in places where I'd race like Colorado, Arkansas,or even areas of Wisconsin and Minnesota, but now I will be able to send post and photos from my phone.

Off season?

After three weeks without running a single mile in order to rest my muscles and also to spend more time with my family, I began my training last Sunday for two races that I'll have this winter, Tuscobia 150 mile and Arrowhead 135 mile. My training includes obviously running, winter camping,testing new gear, fixing old gear, and also some Do it Yourself (DIY) projects.

As you know, I like to do most of the outdoors sports, and this winter I'm planing to do snowshoeing on the Superior Hiking Trail. I hear from some friends that the snow can be up to 40" deep, to be sure of that I will go there and get some fun.

Ice climbing. Oh yeah! This year I'm looking forward to attend some ice climbing workshop sessions with the purpose of improve my technique. It will be from December 16th - 18th the Sandstone Ice Festival, two weeks before Tuscobia 150, so I'll have careful and avoid any possible injury.

I also have not done country skiing, so this winter I will do that. I've seen some videos on You Tube, hopefully it will help me.

Do you know that I'm have a 2 years old boy? Well, this summer I took him to the trail, and in the coming weeks I will be working on my training sled to make it warm and comfy so I can bring my little boy and show him the beauty of winter.

Volunteering at the Surf the Murph

From left to right. Wayne A Nelson, Ross Jilk, and Londell Pease

 Last weekend I went to help out at the Surf the Murph race. It was nice to see the race from the other side of the table, I got a lot fun watching some friends doing the race.