“The Fellowship is breaking. It has already begun.” I sat on moist mossy earth at the edge of a stream emptying into Red Pine Lake. My feet, swollen and free from shoes too small, ached in the cold, clear mountain water. Digging through my pack I helped myself to cookies, tuna and crackers, and […]
The Fellowship of the WURL, Part 2
Night had vanished by the time I arrived to Catherine’s Pass. I watched a thin line of glowing purple grow on the Eastern horizon. It was early on one of the longest days of the year -before 6 AM – and a trio of hikers milled about at the pass. I said hello and continued at a quick […]
Wasatch 100- Scott Wesemann
I have been lucky enough to draw out for the Wasatch 100 in each of the last 5 years. Going into the race this year I had several goals, but one thing I have learned with this race is that no matter how well trained you are there will be issues to deal with and […]
The Fellowship of the WURL, Part 1
“I’m gonna do it sometime in the next three weeks”, I told some people in early June. No specific date yet was scheduled but that was a minor detail. Jennilyn also was planning to make a go at the WURL, her third attempt since last year. Timing for our individual plans happened to synchronize, so we settled […]
Bryce 50 Miler – Race Report
The Bryce Ultra Series is one of my favorite events of the year. RD Matt Gunn and the Ultra Adventures crew put on an amazing event on one of the best and most scenic courses in the country. It’s always a challenge to participate, however. The race usually falls within a day or two of […]
Oh, So I’m Racing This Weekend
Things have been a little busy around the Lloyd house. I’ve felt pulled in a dozen different directions, many of which are of my own creation. All of which have gotten me to today, four days before my next 50 mile race and I haven’t given it a second’s thought. A while back I had […]
Attempt at the Zion Triple Crossing
It’s all Scott’s fault, really. Months ago we were talking and he informed me that he and Matt were going to try a Zion Double Crossing and asked if I wanted to come along. Always up for a good adventure, I quickly replied that I would love to join. And then he said those fateful […]
Planes, Cliffs, & Automobiles
Words, words words. More words. I flew on a plane. We ran along cliffs and through canyons. We swam in a lake. More words. Enough of words. I’ll let photos and the video do the talking. The rest is for my own mind.
Mt Timpanogos via The Everest Ridge
I’ve been climbing mountains in northern Utah since moving here in 2001. Early on I had my sights set on Mt Timpanogos and quickly dispatched it with friend Steve Bohman. Since that time I have climbed the mountain via either the Timpooneke or Aspen Grove trails more than 15 times. Every ascent represents something special […]
Antelope Canyon 50
One of the most significant draws for me running trails and ultra distances are the incredible vistas that I get to view along the way to my destinations. As soon as I saw pictures of the terrain for the Antelope Canyon ultra race I knew that I wanted to do it. Typically when I run […]