by Luke | Sep 24, 2015 | First Endurance, La Sportiva, Luke Nelson, mountain running, racing, Skyrunning, trail running, ultra's
CBS did a special on Skyrunning at the Rut. I was fortunate to be able to chat with them about what I love to do.
by Luke | Apr 22, 2014 | 100 miles, Happiness, injuries, Luke Nelson, menan butte, mental aspects of running, mileage, mountain running, Passion, racing, stoke, trail running, training, ultra's
There are times of the year that I am drawn into deep and purposeful focus; cycles of work and respite, process, and, hopefully, results. During these periods different things unsettle balance. For the last couple of months I have been deeply focused on training for...
by Luke | Mar 2, 2014 | First Endurance, Jared Campbell, Luke Nelson, mental aspects of running, mileage, mountain running, Patagonia, trail running, training, Ty Draney
Around five hours into the run, Jared turns his head just slightly and through labored breath says, ” It’s okay if you want to go around and hammer up, I don’t want to hold you back”. I smile, although he can’t see it, and think to...
by Luke | Feb 16, 2014 | epic, fun, Joe Grant, Luke Nelson, mental aspects of running, mileage, Moab, mountain running, Patagonia, races, racing, Red Hot 5ok, suffering, trail running, ultra's
It is very alarming how quickly my stride went from quick, smooth, and effortless, to a short, painful, choppy shuffle. I am just over 20 miles into the race and the reality of running above my fitness for too long is staring me in the face. After several months of...
by Luke | Jan 28, 2014 | Black Diamond headlamps, Darkness, First Endurance, fun, Luke Nelson, mental aspects of running, mileage, mountain running, Passion, racing, training, ultra's
In the dark I paw at my nightstand. For some reason I can never seem to find my phone which serves as my alarm clock, and this morning is no different. After silencing the alarm, I reach for a pulse oximeter that I slip on my finger, and then I allow my self to...
by Luke | Jan 20, 2014 | Luke Nelson, mountain running, trail running
About a month ago I made the decision to try to move my blog to a more complete website and set some new goals along with it. I took my sweet time getting it up and going, but over the last few days I have been making some final touches and I think, all in all, it...
