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Running in the snow is so much fun!

This morning I set my alarm at 4am to run in the snow at Mt…

florisDecember 17, 2014

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Running advice from a 2:14 marathoner

This week I had an awesome 2 hour conversation with Roelof Veld, former Dutch marathon…

florisSeptember 21, 2014

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What to do when a snake bites you on a remote trail?

Photo by Jimmy Dean Freeman A few years ago I was hiking in Sequoia National…

florisJuly 22, 2014

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My first 100 mile run attempt, from Long Beach to San Diego

Last Saturday, June 21, 2014, was my first 100-mile run attempt, from Long Beach to…

florisJune 26, 2014

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How I trained for my first 100 mile run

When I’m Old and Dying, I plan to look back on my life and say…

florisJune 20, 2014

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How I trained to run my first 50-mile race

Yesterday I ran my first 50-mile race and placed 3rd overall out of 401 participants. I…

florisJanuary 13, 2014

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How I trained to run a sub 3 hour marathon

A few years ago I ran my first marathon in 4:11:08 (9:34 / mile pace).…

florisOctober 15, 2013