Going Minimal with Marathon Medals
I’m what some people might call a minimalist, and I guess I can’t argue with that. I mean, everything I own is in my Honda Element, the car that I…
Ultra Runner Podcast Interview
That.Just.Happened! I was fortunate enough to be interviewed by Eric Schranz of Ultra Runner Podcast. It was a blast! Click the link below and check it out yourself! Podcast: https://ultrarunnerpodcast.com/chris-tarzan-clemens/…
2014 – The Year of the Cornfield
As I reflect on 2014 I think back to the extraordinary experiences that I shared with friends and family and the time I took to slow down and enjoy life. …
Twas the night before Christmas – The van dweller edition
Living in a car means I have a lot of time to think, and come up with silly things like “Twas the night before Christams, the Van Dweller Edition”! Twas…
Grinding Through the Red Rock 50
Wednesday night I threw my back out. Thursday I could barely move without holding my breath and wincing in pain. Sunday was the Red Rock 50 Mile Race. These back…
The World’s Craziest First Date
The World’s Craziest First Date started with a backpack and a one way flight across the country. Well…actually, the adventure started nearly 10 years earlier, but finally happened 2 weeks…
Adventures In Yosemite
Three years ago we stood atop Half Dome, enjoying the grandiose views of the Yosemite Valley, arms still shaking from pulling ourselves up the cables (okay, mine were shaking because…
Pacing Patrick Sweeney
The text read “What are you doing on October 18th, do you want to pace me for the EC 100?” The sender? Patrick Sweeney, THE Patrick Sweeney…winner of many races,…
Running with the Spirits of the Navajo – Canyon de Chelly Ultra
The day was perfect. We moved through cool high desert air, the sun peaking out behind the canyon walls turning everything bright red, the gentle breeze blowing through the leaves…
Man Against Horse 50 Mile Race
I ran an obstacle race last weekend. I know…I’ve said I would never run a Tough Mudder/Warrior Dash, but this one was a little different. I ran 50 rugged miles…
HG Data’s 0th Intl Hack-A-Thon
Note: This post is about work. Yes, contrary to what a lot of people think, I do actually have a job. And, no, not every adventure has to be on…
Home Sweet Honda
I wake up every morning with a weird sensation and a brief nightmare. In my half awake haze I see Matt Foley from Saturday Night Live standing above me saying…