Patagonia Ultrarunning Team

Virgil Crest 100 (aka Iroquois 100 Miler)

2009-09-17T05:57:00.000-07:00

Hey y'all. I'm heading to NY to support a new 100 mile race—Iroquois 100 & 50 miler (will have a name change to Virgil Crest Ultras in 2010). It's still pretty small, but wanted to try to get some eyes on the race. It's in it's 2nd year put on by Ian Golden, owner of Finger Lakes Running Company, in Ithaca, NY (he used to live in Bend for a few years). The race has a web cast page (consisting of text/updates based on checkpoints during the race). Race starts at 6am on Saturday (Eastern Time). To follow the race progress, go to:

http://www.iroquoistrails100.com/RaceCenter.aspx

Peace,
Jeff B

"I'm gonna try to get a gap."

2009-06-30T15:54:00.000-07:00

And that's just what he did. Huge congrats to Hal for another smoking victory at Western States this past weekend. He ran away from some of the best 100-mile competition ever assembled and did so with class and style.

Big congrats to Krissy for a stellar 2nd place performance (13th overall). She battled hard, beat many of the sport's best runners, and smiled (almost) the whole way.

Props to Jasper for a gritty 4th place. Strong!

AJW battling knarled feet and sprinted hard to hold onto the last male qualifying spot. Top 10 streak is alive and well.

Wolfe-man (27th) did the work and finished strong, as did Godale (40th).

Great to see so many Patagonia jerseys ripping it up out there. Well done!

Patagonia Tour

2009-06-13T14:06:00.001-07:00

As part of my road trip in Cali for Shadow of the Giants 50k a couple weeks ago, I dropped by the Patagonia headquarters. George gave me a great tour of the campus.

Also, it was really cool to check out the Tin Shed (pic below) where it all started many years ago. However, and perhaps most importantly, my tour reinforced why I love being a member of the Patagonia Ultrarunning Team. Everywhere on campus was evidence of the ecological ethos that you read about so much in Patagonia’s publications. Seeing this company ‘practice what they preach’ and not just another corporate green wash was really inspiring to me, on so many levels.

So, thanks to everyone for your involvement with the team! We’re doing much more than just running trails!

Raccoon Racin'

2009-02-10T14:18:00.001-08:00

Big congrats to AJW for the win at Rocky Raccoon! Great way to kick off 2009.

Read his race report here.

Studded Shoes

2008-12-19T23:42:00.000-08:00

Since the whole NW got hit with snow and ice and a few folks requested suggestions on studded shoes...check out my blog for my personal preference for winter running traction.

Peace.

jB

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow...

2008-12-16T13:59:00.000-08:00

Krissy and I are givin' a little snowy-running-gear props to Patagonia on Footzone of Bend's home page main image...check it out...

http://www.footzonebend.com

Peace,
Jeff

Rudy Photos

2008-10-23T16:45:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,
If anybody has action photos in Rudy glasses, please forward to me, they might end up in the Rudy Project catalog. email to john_stamstad@patagonia.com

Congratulations to Krissy

2008-10-06T12:13:00.001-07:00

Krissy became the first-official female "Grinder" by winning the Inaugural Grindstone 100 in a very impressive 21:54. Her performance was also good enough for 5th overall. Krissy made a very tough course look way too easy...and she was fighting a cold!

Angeles Crest 100

2008-09-14T10:49:00.000-07:00

Initial Results Sunday morning, Patagonia Team taking 4 out of top 10 slots...way to represent!

1st - Hal Koerner - 18:29 (I think Hal now has the 2nd and 3rd fastest times on that course)
3rd - Justin Angle - 20:08
5th - Rod Bien - 21:14
10th - Roch Horton - 22:53

Vermont 100

2008-07-21T11:29:00.000-07:00

AJW Nice Run at Vermont.
16:07:52.20
It must have been hot and humid.

_Godale

secrets of the pros...part 1

2008-07-14T20:52:00.000-07:00

two super-secret tips:

1. Run like a girl: for all you shorty short lovers out there who lament the loss of the ridge runners and sage burners, buck up and order some of the WOMENS Long Hauls. do these make my butt look big?

2. Always fill your bottles upstream of wildlife...

speaking of pro's, hats off to Rocho for a monster run at Hardrock a mere 3 weeks out from a sub-24 at Bighorn.

all dressed up with nowhere to go...

2008-06-26T01:29:00.000-07:00

sweat and beer don't ease the ache. the heart hurts.

i left the car loaded. i'm not ready to deal with that yet.

a night run put things into perspective for me. it would be selfish to consider running a race when there are folks who are being evacuated from their homes due to the wildfires. silly to ask over tasked firefighters to battle a blaze so a recreational sporting event can take place. i support the boards decision. it was the right thing to do.

what is lost? money spent on material supports and entry fee. what was gained? i trained with vision and hope this past 6 months and truly took a journey. i sit here writing this in the best shape i have ever been in. mentally. spiritually. physically.

emotionally? well. i already told you my heart was a little broken. this too, shall pass.

keep in mind that nobody loves this race more than the western states board, volunteers and race committee. they exhausted every feasible means to safely put this event on. in the end, they looked out for the runners they way they would look out for us on race day. they made a decision in our best interest. 34 times this race started as scheduled. races like hardrock, angeles crest and wasatch have been around for much shorter periods of time and have already had to cancel at least once. 34 years is a pretty good track record.

there will be other races. there will be another western states. i will always consider this one my first.

so it goes...

Jeff's Bighorn Race Report

2008-06-25T12:39:00.000-07:00

Post-Bighorn Daze: Ty and I shortly after our finishes on Saturday morning.

Great Bighorn event once again, even with the alternative snow course. Great to see all the Patagonia team members representin' strong. Thanks Rocho for bringing the banjo and dobro so we could jam once again. My full race report is posted on my blog.

Post-Bighorn look: The Rochomatic after another sub-24 finish.

RP Glasses received

2008-06-23T17:11:00.001-07:00

Looks like someone else's Rudy Projects made their way to my office here in Bend. If you ordered a pair recently feel free to email me and I will ship them to you. kmoehl2000@yahoo.com.

The Bighorn Patagonia Sweep!

2008-06-22T11:43:00.001-07:00

Here's a quick photo of the 3 amigos! The podium sweep—good work boys. The hard early pace was fast and pushed us all to good times. I'll post a report when I'm back later in the week.

Bighorn 100

2008-06-21T22:58:00.000-07:00

Hearing early reports that Patagonia Ultrarunning Team swept the podium in the men's race at the Bighorn 100

Jeff Browning won and set a course record. He was followed by Justin Angle and Ty Draney .

Strong work, Men.

Results to follow here. Can't wait to read the race reports.

Robinson to the River

2008-06-17T00:35:00.000-07:00

epic. read about it here.

Good Luck to Jeff, Jamie, Ty, Roch and Justin at the Bighorn 100!

Way More than Just Cool

2008-05-15T22:40:00.000-07:00

Hey All,
One of our gals is being humble so I'm going to do a bit of bragging for her. Julie Fingar is now the proud "owner" and race director of both Way Too Cool 50K AND American River 50 Miler. Obviously these are two of the most popular and well thought of races in the country. I just want to say a big congrats to Julie for her new "babies" and I plan to be there for her debut at both of them. Very Cool. Do you think now I can sleep in a bit instead of hitting refresh on "Way Too Cool" morning????? :)

Big Aloha,
Rod Bien

Jeff's TNF 50 Miler Report

2008-05-12T01:01:00.000-07:00

Ran right around 8:40—not sure of the official time. Good enough for 3rd overall. Ankle held up pretty good. Course was sweet, technical, and extremely well marked. Other team news...Krissy won the 50k version overall...

Race report is on my blog:

http://gobroncobilly.blogspot.com/

new eco-x blog

2008-05-05T08:34:00.001-07:00

I just wanted you all to know that I've changed the blog format on my website (eco-xsports.com).

This will be the main location to check all updates on not only eco-x events and my personal adventures, but I'll be blogging all summer re David Horton's CDT speed attempt. David will be calling me daily (just think about that!) via satellite phone and I'll post his daily adventures and progress on the CDT this summer. David starts on National Trails Day (06-07-08).

There is currently posted info on his CDT itinerary and P.O. drop locations as well as an example for audio blogs that will be from Horton himself - should provide some nice color commentary.

Cheers,

Rudy Projects received

2008-04-22T15:50:00.000-07:00

Hey team,
I received someone's RP order. Looks like my address was in there when the order was placed. I have them at my office... just don't know whose they are.

EKYNOX SX SPORT WHITE PEARL WITH LS.

Please email me and I'll get them to you.
Best,
Krissy kmoehl2000@yahoo.com

Uniform Update

2008-04-21T10:35:00.000-07:00

Hi All,
Just been emailing with George so I thought I'd give you all the uniform update. Uniform shirts should be mailed out this week. As for the rest of our kits, those will ship a bit after May 1st. Just a quick update for those of you who are antsy (like me :)
Let me know if you have any questions!

Cheers,
Rod Bien

rumble!

2008-04-14T11:06:00.000-07:00

Congrats to Rod and Scott for their strong performances at the Peterson Ridge Rumble yesterday. It was a beautiful day and I think we all enjoyed the sun. The boys suckered me into the 60k (versus my 30k plan) and I couldn't hang...but enjoyed the run and catching up with Team Patagonia.

Big congratulations to Rod as well for beautiful baby Noah and a fantastic looking Fleet Feet Sports.

Thanks to Krissy and Jeff for their time on the course as well! Jeff, I'll be thinking of your Bighorn Cowboy hat(s) for the next two months! Rehab that ankle!

angle

Trails and Tribulations

2008-04-10T09:23:00.000-07:00

I had a podcast interview with Andrew & Kim from Trails and Tribulations.
Episode 17: Interview with Mark Godale
Hope you enjoy it.

http://www.trailsandtribulations.com/

Sprained Ankle Rehab

2008-04-03T13:47:00.000-07:00

Not my spring...first PF in my left foot, then DQ at Cool, then sprained ankle on Easter. Dang.

Does anyone have any good rehab ideas for sprained ankles? I rolled my ankle really bad (xrayed, not torn or broken)...just getting to normal road bike rides after 10 days (with air cast on). Frustrating. Looking for any extra ideas for rehab. Have been dunking it in ice 5-10 times a day, immediately followed by walking to warm it up, re-dunking, then, working it out on a wobble board to restore range of motion and flexibility. Getting better, but can't run yet.

Ideas, recommendation?

Justin, do you know what Scott did to rehab his so fast after Hardrock last year? Need any insight, even if it's small.

Thanks y'all.