I already posted these photos on social media, but I am reposting on my webpage with a few thoughts for future review. As I mentioned in social media, I am very grateful to the photographers at this event; they have thousands of subjects and little time. Even more impressive is that many photos are posted... Continue Reading →
Salpaus Rogaining 12 hour in 2022
Quick note: If you don't read this whole report, make sure you at least see the highlights: (1) the bridge comparison photos and then (2) watch the video I linked to. We actually registered for the 12 hour Salpaus Rogaining event in 2019 but it was cancelled two years in row. Finally on April 23,... Continue Reading →
Book Review – In it for the Long Run: Breaking Records and Getting FKT
Written by Damian Hall about Damian Hall. Published by Vertebrate Publishing in May 2021. I hadn't heard much of Damian Hall before reading this book, but now I am an emerging fan and have stalked him on social media and even watched a few video interviews online. I also bought a sports documentary video about... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Finish Strong: Resistance Training for Endurance Athletes
Richard Boergers & Angelo Gingerelli (2021) published by Bloomsbury. I like podcasts and videos but I also like the written word, so here is a written book review. I was really hoping that I would like this book and find the contents to be helpful. I am happy to report that really I do like... Continue Reading →
Vaarojen Maraton 65km Race Report in 2021
Photo: Jere Alén *Updated after original publishing: I added a funny video at the end of this post. Last Saturday I ran the Vaarojen Maraton (VM) trail race in Eastern Finland in beautiful Koli National Park. The official race results can be found here. In the end I was 17th male in 8 hours and... Continue Reading →