Trail Run With Jason

I took advantage of my last weekday off before starting a new job and went for a run at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area today with Chico Trail Runners. Beautiful and rugged, it was a gorgeous day to be outdoors. I hope everyone enjoyed their holiday weekend!

I'll admit it, I'm curious about Hoka. They make both road and trail models of their crazy-huge shoes and there are a fair number of ultra folks that love them, but I haven't been quite curious enough to buy a pair. Fortunately, Fleet Feet Chico is going to host a fun run tonight and I'll get to see what all the fuss is about. Come join me and we'll all wear big shoes together!

Want to run an ultramarathon but concerned you couldn't possibly train enough? Here's advice from Western States 100 winner Rob Krar: "...training for 50 miles and training for 100 miles is not that different. Certainly you want to bump the miles up a little bit, slightly increase the longer runs. But for me, my longest [training] run heading into Western was 30 miles and my longest training week was 100 miles." http://goo.gl/Uss8SP

In case you hadn't heard, registration is now open for my race right here in Chico, CA. Check it out and sign up now. Nothing motivates training like a commitment! :)

The start of a New Year is often a time for resolving to start or stop doing one thing or another. Of course, we all know how hard it can be to muster the willpower to make changes stick. Whether your goals involve running or not, I highly recommend checking out The Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigal (http://goo.gl/Gmfcit). It's a fantastic read (or listen if you prefer audiobooks) and it's both informative *and* full of practical advice.

Mile 30-something, between Seattle Bar and Squaw Lake on the 2014 Pine To Palm 100.

Do you love TED Talks? Here's a collection of videos on diet, exercise, and running to get you motivated for the New Year. Start training now! http://goo.gl/Ic7yjn

Holiday shopping can be stressful (I know I'm not quite done yet!), so why not skip the lines and give the gift of coaching. The Buy One Month, Get One Free sale at Trail Run With Jason is still in effect for all the procrastinators out there. Take advantage now! http://goo.gl/z9ZrzL

While I did not end up getting in to the Western States Endurance Run this year, the lottery gods did smile on me enough to let me in to the Miwok 100k for 2015! I have never run this race, nor the trails of the Marin Headlands, so I'm very much looking forward to it. http://miwok100k.com/

Time is a precious commodity, and not everyone has finished all their holiday shopping. To help out those with a runner on their gift list, I'm extending the Buy One Month, Get One Free sale. Act now and give a friend or loved one (or yourself!) the gift of coaching! http://ow.ly/EPt8P

Good luck to all my friends running the California International Marathon on Sunday in Sacramento. The weather is looking like it should shape up and make for a great day. PR's for everyone for Christmas! :)

The folks at Skyway House are putting on a benefit and showing the Desert Runners Movie this Thursday at 6:30. If you're in Chico, come on down to the Pageant and check it out. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/desert-runners-film-screening-