Crewing The Bear 100
When my brother registered for The Bear 100 he asked if I’d be willing to crew him. I’d be two weeks past my Plain 100 race and able to drive…
The Plain 100
Several years ago Luis Escobar said “Hey Tarzan, you should check out the Plain 100, a self supported 100 mile race up in Washington.” I thought that was crazy and…
Born To Run 2017
There few certainties in this vagabond life that I’ve built. Taxes, oil changes, weekly showers, and Born To Run. #KeepItSimple I returned to North America from El Grande Sur in…
Born To…Run?
My training regimen for Born To Run 2016 was simple. Eat lots of burritos, shower less, drink cheap beer, and oh yeah, run a little. Each year the Born To…
Running Rim-To-Rim-To-Rim…Again
It all started in Ecuador. Tyler and I were each on our 5th bomber of Ecuadorian Pilsener (think PBR, but cheaper) when a buddy from the States messaged and said,…
The Prescott Circle Trail
While sitting around having Arizona craft brews with my family I mused, “I think I’d like to run the Prescott Circle Trail someday…maybe even before I leave town next month.”…
Crewed By Clemens – San Diego 100
Course maps? Check. Driving directions? Check. Food and snacks? Check. Beer? TRIPLE CHECK! This is what you get for your 100 mile race when you are “Crewed by Clemens”! I…
Born To Run Extravaganza 2015
The Monday back from Born To Run is always the worst work day of the entire year. I’ve showered (maybe), am wearing clean clothes (maybe), and am working (maybe). Its…
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…
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…