#steepcamp2019

This is the Bridge Of Misery you Cross at Steep Camp. The next half mile is punishing and miserable as the climb is a quadruple brutal rated climb. This was not a welcome sight after the first two loops. They might as well cover us in red ants while they’re at it. This is the thing nightmares are made of. . . #steepcamp2019 #aravaiparunning #runsteepgethigh #sunriseparkresort #runningsucks (at Sunrise Park Resort) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzf-POYHBcM/?igshid=vaz2bcmfbom5

Totally playing it cool when I want to cry after that 1/2 mile of stoopid steep we had to climb. . . #steepcamp2019 #aravaiparunning #runsteepgethigh #humabeing #metalheadrunner #pma #sunriseparkresort (at Sunrise Park Resort) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzHY4hIHt8x/?igshid=stofjf95x2lo

This was my face of serious struggle. My legs felt great on the power hike and so strong on the downhill but that elevation was so hard on me. I almost blacked out bending over to pick a marble out of the bucket at the top (this is how they know you made it to the summit). I was burning through calories so fast that I just couldn’t eat enough food to keep up. My only regret was not being more prepared for clothing changes and my nutrition as I had to change socks at one point (this takes a bit of time with gaiters on when you’re in a calorie hole). I’m still proud that my training paid off and I’m so strong for my age. If I had ever imagined I would be here doing this I would have made changes a long time ago but the important thing is that I made those changes! Steep Camp 2019 in the books. . . #steepcamp2019 #runsteepgethigh #aravaiparunning #plantbasedrunner #metalheadrunner #sunriseparkresort #humabeing (at Sunrise Park Resort) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzEof5mHEsU/?igshid=1jz7smy69lupk

Third place male in the 12 Hour class for Steep Camp! Thank you to Scout and @aravaiparunning for an amazing experience. 💚 . . #steepcamp2019 #aravaiparunningtribe #humabeing #humagels #runsteepgethigh #trailrunning #ultrarunning #metalheadrunner #topoathletic #aravaiparunningtribe #sunriseparkresort (at Sunrise Park Resort) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzD_rMHHoAe/?igshid=e4gtcm229dkv

Pre-race fuel. #steepcamp2019 #intothetrainingpit #preracemeal (at Denny's) https://www.instagram.com/p/By_IFKGn75A/?igshid=khc70idbj9ut

At no point in this run did I loosen up and hit my stride. This was a struggle from the start and i actually shortened the run to tour the bathrooms along The other side of Hayden road. Sometimes I just have a shitty run. 😋 . . #scottsdalegreenbelt #greenbeltrunning #heattraining #runflatstaylow #steepcamp2019 #humabeing #ultrarunning #shittyrun (at Scottsdale Greenbelt) https://www.instagram.com/p/By32G31n18q/?igshid=qfkrkf21loy1

Last day of climbing until #steepcamp2019 put on by @aravaiparunning next weekend! Time to stick to a few more #scottsdalegreenbeltrunningpath trainers and then rest before the big day. I’m so happy to be back in the heat training again and the peace and quiet of the mountain. . . #aravaiparunningtribe #runsteepgethigh #runflatstaylow #ultrarunning #metalheadrunner #humabeing #humagels #plantbasedrunner #pma #heattraining #azsummerheat #sunriseskipark #camelbackculture #camelbackmountain (at Camelback Mountain) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByvkY_MHqdd/?igshid=12upbvltw87qe

I’ve joined the #topotribe with the purchase of a pair of @topoathletic Ultraventure’s. These fit perfectly and have a ton of room in the toe box. I’m so ready for #steepcamp2019 next week! . . #topoathletic #topoathleticultraventure #runsteepgethigh #aravaiparunningtribe #aravaiparunning #humabeing #ultrarunning #metalheadrunner #humagels #sunriseskipark (at Scottsdale, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/Byu_fKVHVdH/?igshid=jmf863132app