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Name of the Race: Salt Lake City Marathon Race/Event Distance: 26.2 Date: April 25th, 2026 Describe the Event: Beautiful rolling course through Salt Lake City. The whole race was between 4,000 and 5,000 feet with an elevation gain of about 900.  How did you prepare for the race/event? I decided to register only three months before the race. I ran with the local SLC Track Club for some Tuesday night speed workouts and Saturday long runs. Mostly, I did solo runs along the multiuse trail that runs through the city. My ‘long slow days’ LSD’s started around 5-6 miles then…

It’s May and it finally feels like we’re safely out of winter. When you live in a place that is dark and cold for 6 months of the year, this transition is extra noticeable and creates a sense of urgency.  Summer is fleeting, but it’s also what I dream of all year long. I live for the green and sunshine and warmth. When it’s here, I’m so happy. The charge on my battery lasts longer. It’s showtime and I don’t want to waste it.  All winter is spent thinking about optimization of June through September. How do I prepare myself…

Greetings from Salt Lake City! I am out here on sabbatical for the winter. What brought me out here? The mountains and the people. A collaborator of mine is a professor at the University of Utah. In between meetings and research, I have been able to log lots of miles at 4,000 feet. Below are some highlights of my running adventures: beginning with one shot from the road. Can you name this state? I’m guessing the majority of you will. It was a beautiful contrast to the green mountains of the Upper Valley. The winds were howling and at one…