Running in Ridgecrest with Rios
Fat Ass Race: The name given to a low key run characterized by the phrase “No Fees, No Awards, No Aid, No Wimps”. Fat Ass: A person with large buttocks….
Rainy Rancho San Juan
The day before the event Race Director Luis Escobar posted “Rancho San Juan Trail Run and Camp is 100% on, regardless of weather. Please remember that this is a rain…
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/…
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…
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…
Running with the Hopi
As my nine week summer vagabond around the country came to an end I had the option to drive back to Santa Barbara on Saturday and spend Sunday at the…
Running Through A Jangover
Typical weekend procedure. Work hard. Play harder. Deal with the Jangover. Wait…the “J”angover? Yup, this weekend was the Javelina Jangover Night Runs by Aravaipa Running in Phoenix, and I just…
Chris Clemens – Burning River 100 Mile Run
“Should I do it?” I asked with my finger hovering over the submit button. It was New Years Eve in Santa Barbara and I was at Figueroa Mountain Brewing with…
Ryan Stemen – Burning River 100
Ryan Stemen paced Chris Clemens from mile 54 to 75 of the 2014 Burning River 100. Here is Ryan’s story of the Team Clemens adventure and running free. 3:00 AM…