This site is about my experiences running, trail running, rogaining, orienteering, hiking, and exploring in Finland
Photo: Samuli Tiainen My race this year went better than ever. I finished in 4th place and made my fastest time/personal best on the course 22:29:53. This was my 6/6 completion of this event. For a review of the first five, see this post. Official results from 2023 at this link. GPS tracking from 2023... Continue Reading →
Photo: Nuuksio Talvipäivä Rogaining of me with my teammate @larikoivu (Insta) I was happy to return to Nuuksio Talvipäivä 6 hour Rogaining for my 5th time. This was their 5th event so I have been there every time. The temperature was just below freezing, there was little to no wind in the forest, and sun... Continue Reading →
Photo: Jarmo Koskela. Nummela Backyard (Big's Satellite) in October 2022 This year has been a year to remember (and forget?)! I got a few nasty viruses, missed my traditional 100 miler in May, had many concerns about my right hamstring, but also had a few successes along the way. 2022 Top Results 1st Kainuu Trail... Continue Reading →
At the finish line. Photo: Louna-Roga 2022 I am not even posting OK, I will post this report on my social media because even though the event was three weeks ago. Therefore, this is mostly a journal entry for historical reasons. I will post some photos and a link to a video (below) in which... Continue Reading →
Not my THIS IS EASY face. Photo: Maindru Executive Summary I can't blame anyone for not reading my entire report, so these first few paragraphs contain my main thoughts, followed by the full report. I am happy that I finished UTMB even though I arrived during the last hour, aka golden hour, at 45 hours... Continue Reading →
Less than 10km into the 55km race. Sunscreen still visible and form still temporarily ok. Kainuu Trail (Photo: Hannu Huttu) "I know that running is all too often seen as an introspective activity, but running breaks down the barriers between what we think is inside us and what we see as being outside. Running unites... Continue Reading →
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 →
This page contains a link to my video race report, Manu's video of the event (filmed during the event), several images, and a few final thoughts at the end. Here is a link to the actual GPS tracking during the competition. Here are the results. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2C7wvmxa1k My video race report. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuhjzNRmIs4 Manu's race report with... Continue Reading →
Perhaps the most memorable section of this entire race was when I approached the crest of a staggering fell and experienced the stunning beauty of snow-capped mountains in the distance. Photo: Antti Korhola @akorhola Getting there after almost not getting there This past weekend I participated in the Kaldoaivi 57 km Ultra Trail race in... Continue Reading →
Finisher medals In this post I briefly reflect on my participation in the NUTS Karhunkierros 100 miler race from 2016 - 2021. I have included some links to the events and related race reports/ videos. I am grateful that I have been able to travel to this race each year other than in 2020 when... Continue Reading →
Jeremy in Finland 