by Luke | Nov 20, 2017 | racing
It is near the end of November and I am barely getting around to updating the website about this race. I jumped in to the Cirque Series race in August as a chance to put in a hard effort, with lots of vertical as a final preparation for Nolan’s 14. I knew the...
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 | 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...
