by Luke | Apr 25, 2011 | First Endurance, La Sportiva, Luke Nelson, menan butte, mountain running, Patagonia, racing, trail running, Ultraspire
Me running near Macchu Picchu near the end of a Humanitarian trip to Peru- Photo Zach AllenWell it is about time I write something here, the electronic cobwebs were getting pretty thick, not to mention the digital dust bunnies! Yesterday marked my first trail race of...
by Luke | Jan 14, 2011 | La Sportiva, Luke Nelson, racing, rando racing., Randonee Racing, ski mountaineering, Ski Traab, Skimo, Statos, US Ski Mountaineering Championships, USSMA, World Championships
I finally have found a few moments to put together this race report. After this past weekend of racing things have been crazy. Its been a busy week at work, I had a ski patrol training, a couple of meetings for Idaho Condor, and I have been trying to get things ready...
by Luke | Jun 23, 2010 | La Sportiva, racing, wahsatch steeplechase, winning
Just posted my report of the 2010 Wahsatch Steeplechase over on the La Sportiva Mountain Running Blog- check it out here.The quick report- 1st place 2:16:00, but check out the report for the details and pics.
by Luke | May 31, 2010 | AJW, epic, Jared Campbell, Joe Grant, La Sportiva, Luke Nelson, mud, Nuun, Pocatello 50, racing, Scott Jaime, snow, stoke, trail running, Ultimate Direction, ultra's
My legs after 34 Miles of awesomeness at the finish area of the 2010 Pocatello 50. Photo by Tanae NelsonWell it would be a gross understatement to stay that this year’s Pocatello 50 was a difficult run. As many have already reported the race was called off early...
by Luke | May 27, 2010 | AJW, Karl Metzler, La Sportiva, Luke Nelson, Matt Hart, Pocatello 50, races, racing, Scott Jaime, trail running, Ty Draney, ultra's
Well, it has finally arrived. With just two days to go I am very optimistic that my foot has turned the corner, I am well rested, and it is time to race! Pocatello 50 is one of my favorite races to do because it gives me a chance to race in my backyard and show off my...
by Luke | Mar 3, 2010 | La Sportiva, mountain cup, racing, trail running
Announcing the 2010 La Sportiva Mountain Cup Schedule, below is the press release:La Sportiva brings you the 2010 premier trail race series, highlighting 10 of the best trail races in North America. Whether you are a middle-of-the-pack runner or a podium finisher,...