Zion 100K Write Up

It’s still very surreal that I have toed the start line of Zion 100K, and finished, but the cuts, bruises, blisters and swollen feet are telling me “Yes I did it.” Crossing the finish line Read the rest of this entry »

The North Face Endurance Challenge 50K 2016 Write Up

This is my third time doing TNF50, and I am running it after two back to back marathons and crossing a big body of water 🙂

North Face 50 was my very first 50K race, and the course and stunning view have kept me coming back. However the most important reason that I love TNF50 so much Read the rest of this entry »

Osaka Marathon 2015 Race Write-up

Finally recovered from the jet-lagged, and it’s time for Osaka Marathon (大阪マラソン) write-up.

I needed a fall race, and preferably one that I can combine with travel. I also wanted it to be a re-birthday celebration run, so has to be Read the rest of this entry »

San Francisco Marathon 2015 Write-up

Sunday July 26th, I ran the San Francisco Marathon and this is my first local marathon :-p

When I told friends that I have never run a marathon without travel involved, everyone found it’s hard to believe and even a bit funny. Earlier this year while I was getting ready Read the rest of this entry »

Cinderella Trail Run (Half Marathon) 2014 Write-up

This must be the fastest race write up I have ever done 🙂

Sat Aug 16th, I was standing at the start of Cinderella Trail Run at Joaquin Miller Park in Oakland, and at 7:30am I was completely feeling mesmerizing. The drive to here was a bit difficult for me because Read the rest of this entry »

Western State 100 Weekend Write-up

The weekend of June 28th, I played part of the Western State 100, an endurance ultra-marathon race that I can only dream about ever!

I first learned about Western State 100 1 1/2 years ago through GU Energy Lab because Read the rest of this entry »

Rock n’ Roll San Diego Half Marathon 2014 Write-up

Yesterday was the National Running Day, which makes writing this race report even more special. I did an easy and fun 3ml recovery run with friends after work and Kiyoko asked me “how was the race?” I told them it’s an emotional, meaningful and very Read the rest of this entry »

Finding My Strong

This morning I was running the Penitencia Creek Trail & South Rim Trail at Alum Rock. Forecast said 30% shower at 9:00am, but  I didn’t prepare to run into headwind and pouring rain. It reminded me the year we ran CIM, and somehow it felt like previous life. This morning  the trails got muddy and slippery, and the worst was the cold. In a fun and maybe a bit nonsense Read the rest of this entry »

My 2013 Recap

Another New Year, another birthday, and time for another self-reflections. This time I am not listing any kind of top 10 or achievement, because I feel “resurrection” is somehow more suitable for my current state. The year of 2013 has been

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The Runner’s Hi

During one of my Sat runs at Stevens Creek Trail, my running buddies and I came face to face with a biker (cyclist not motorcycle biker) as we exiting Bear Meadow Trail, and that’s quite amusing as it usually Read the rest of this entry »