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🌴 North Florida Trail Running Camp Dec 31-Jan 3, 2026
⛰️ Cloudland Canyon Campout April 2-4, 2027

10/19/2026

This weekend was extra special because I got to do something that I love most … being there for one of my coached athletes.

Chris Pennell reached out to me earlier this year with a few big goal races in mind, after a couple tough DNF’s in 2025. This race being one of them.

I’m calling this his redemption tour, and so far he’s absolutely crushing it!! I can just tell you from this year that he’s been working his ass off for this and has been so committed to the training. This year he also PR’d his 50k time in the training.

On top of that Chris has got a heart of gold and such a gem to the ultra running commmunity, I think anyone else who knows him would agree with me!!

Also also — My first time ever at the uwharrie 100 trail races and let me just say, these people know how to put on a damn good trail race, and have a good time!

Anyway let’s all congratulate Chris !! Proud is an understatement , I was so happy to be there for him. It’s been a blast of a weekend being back in the east coast trail running community.

10/16/2026

What’s that? We still have spots open for our North Florida Trail Running Camp? On new years weekend?!

Don’t wait!! The camp is already filling up (faster than expected) and we don’t want you to miss it!!

Here are the options..

↠Camping spot — Spend the weekend with the crew. Run together and camp together!
↠Group runs — Book your own accommodations and run with us during the day! (Perfect if you don’t like camping, but want to spend the weekend running with us)

Organized runs, professional photos, and a local guide of the area all included when you sign up. But more importantly, you’ll get to spend the weekend with like minded badass individuals who all love the outdoors as much as you.

SIGN UP IS STILL OPEN! Register on UltraSignup today

10/15/2026

GEORGIA GROUP RUN ALERT!! Join me for a 6 mile loop at red top mountain!! Option to run shorter or go longer

WHERE —
Red Top Mountain State Park Visitor Center Parking Lot

WHEN—
Sunday November 15th. Meet at 9am. We will begin running at 9:15 ish to make sure everyone can make it.

ROUTE—
6 miles. (Gpx available on Facebook or Strava event)

We will start from the parking lot by taking the sweet gum trail to the homestead trail, looping it around (north side of the park) and running the sweet gum trail back to the parking lot. (3.5 miles) From there, for those who want to run the 6 miles you will take the lakeside trail back to the sweet gum trail, until you get back on the homestead trail to get back to the parking lot.

I hope to see you there and give you all a big hug!!!

10/14/2026

The last slide is one of the biggest mistakes I see ultra runners make and something that could shave off hours of time in a long ultra 🙈 what’s the biggest mistake or lesson you’ve made during a race ? Share below 👇🏻

10/13/2026

Don’t ask me why I thought this was a good idea 🤣 But maybe a few of you can come grind out some vert (and suffer) with me.

Deets👇🏻

Join me Saturday morning November 7th to run some repeats on the lake trail also known as “blue hell” in Delta Alabama at Cheaha State Park.

This trail segment known as “blue hell” is .8 miles up with 850 feet of elevation gain. This is really a terrible idea for a group run, but I figured that I will be out there by myself anyway running — so why not invite a bunch of other fools to do it with me?

WHEN — 8am central time

WHERE — Bottom of lake trail at Cheaha lake, Cheaha State Park.

WHAT — as much as you want!! I personally am going to try to do 4 repeats. But really it’s up to you

Pinhoti 100 mile race will be happening at the same time. I am volunteering at the Cheaha lake aid station afterwards which opens at 11 am. This is mile 43 of the race. The runners will be coming DOWN blue hell during the race. We are starting early enough so that there will not be any racers coming through yet.

10/12/2026

NEW PR’S!! IT’S MEDAL MONDAY! But this monday might as well call PR monday, since so many went down this weeknd.

HUGE shoutout to all my athletes this weekend who toed the line and gave it their all. Let’s recognize all their achievements !!   Our gal Grey Loucks went out at the Virginia 50 miler and got nearly a 3 hour PR from her previous 50 mile time!! Incredible

Steve Kershaw Also PR’d his 50 mile time at this race, throwing down an incredible sub 10 hour time as part of his training for Long Haul 100 in January. Go Steve!!

Denny Chatel ran the 100 mile version of this race and pulled off a sub 23 hour time in some pretty crazy conditions from what I heard. Lots of rain in the evening and night portions. He still persevered.  Not too far away was the Yeti 100 miler where Harold Torres threw down a new 100 mile PR, shaving 1.5 + hours off his previous best time!! He’s got more up his sleeve for the rest of the year too so LET”S GO !!

Last but never least Eric Langdon raced his first ever road marathon (how cute!) trail runners first marathon. And had a phenomenal 3 hour 11 minute finish time. I think he’s happy to be done with this training block and get back to ultras for a while. Because that stuff is intense!! He still killed it though.

We had a few runners not finish their races as well. I know I don’t talk about this much but I am still so equally proud of these people for giving it all that they had out there, and even just having the courage to go out there, to try, and to START! Sometimes in ultra running things dont go as planned. At the end of the day I see all of it regardless of performance or even finishing as a valuable lesson to grow, to learn, to be better and stronger for the next one. So I still want to congratulate Felicia Harrell for chasing her 100 mile dream at Virginia (She will get that buckle next year!) and to Wayne Amo for working hard at the Kodiak 100.

I love all you people and wish I had more photos of all of you to keep bragging, but this is what I got. What a weekend!

10/09/2026

Cloudland Campout has been canceled. My heart goes out to the gulf coast right now as Hurricane Isaias makes landfall over the weekend❤️

What now ? Well… be on the lookout for this camp going on sale for next year !! Dates will be released soon but expect April or May. What weekend stands out for you ?

Keeping it real guys. Be safe out there ✌️

10/08/2026

CLOUDLAND CAMPOUT CANCELED!

Unfortunately we are so bummed to make this decision, but truly think it's for the best. With heavy rain and wind forecasted this weekend leftover from hurricane Isaias, we are looking out for everyones safety and well being.

Be on the lookout for the 2027 campout!

Which weekend would work best for everyone?

April 3rd
May 8th
May 15th

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