Buffalo Run Adventures

12/11/2024

Some winter running goodness in Tucson with Rommel the Magnificent. Nice to escape the cold and smog for a bit.

11/23/2024

11/02/2024

Only took a few pics of the race today. Saw plenty of others posted. Weather was perfect for a nice little run on the island. Thank you to all my awesome volunteers for your help and enthusiasm. Thanks to for hosting and for their support. All you runners that came out are pretty badass in my book.
The poor canopy looks a little with everyone gone. Hope to see some of you for the 20th edition of the Buffalo Run next March.

10/25/2024

In one week we’ll all gather on the island for our fall races. Come on out to lend a hand. We could still use a few volunteers!

10/22/2024

Next year will be the 20th Antelope Island Buffalo Run. I went cruising through past results and here’s a few fun facts. Hope to see a bunch of you for our 20th year next March 28-29.

8715 - total number of finishers at any distance.

4794 - the number of separate people who have run.

548 have completed the 100 mile.

1697 have completed the 50 mile.

2155 have completed the 50K.

4216 have completed the 25K.

Only one person (Jill Bohney) has run and finished every year.

47 people have ten or more finishes.

Another 46 have 8 or 9 finishes.

Earl the bison (pictured) weighs somewhere around 1800 lbs.

10/19/2024

Ran the half marathon course on the island. Started in the dark. It was a beautiful morning. A bit windy. On the way back we came across two of the most badass women i know. They were out running the fall 50k course just for fun. I think we negative split the run. I felt really good.

09/18/2024

Nice nature hike with the kids and grandkids at the nature preserve. Some amazing native tall grass prairie. So thick and lush, some of those grass stalks were easily 8 feet tall. Wandered through some river bottoms as well.

09/15/2024

Way back in 2004 I began my race directing journey with the Rock Cut Hobo Run. I directed it for just the first year then moved to Utah where I’ve been directing races for the past 19 years. I had always wanted to come back and run this race and today I was finally able to. It was fun running the same trails I used to run on 20+ years ago. They were familiar to me even though I haven’t run them in years. The actual race was going ok until about mile 26 when I did a classic face plant. Like my face actually hit the dirt. For a moment I thought maybe my nose was broken but it isn’t. Just bleeding all over the place. Like I usually say, it’s not a good run unless you draw a little blood. Figured my legs were fine so why not finish the race. Managed to run a 7:34 on not much training, but I had a great time. Added bonus I won my age group. All in all a very acceptable day. Time for some pizza and beer.

09/07/2024

I have the best crew here at the Upper Big Water aid station. Helping all the Wasatch 100 runners.

08/31/2024

Some toasty Tucson running goodness.

08/18/2024

It was a perfect day for a trail race. 117 runners toed the line this morning. Much wildlife and scenery was viewed and no one got lost. Another Harriman Trail Race is in the books. We should do it again next year.

08/17/2024

Course marking day at Harriman. All set for tomorrow’s race. Yes, that is a bear print probably from last night or early this morning. As usual it’s beautiful here. Many thanks to my sponsors and

08/04/2024

Ran the El Vaquero 31k yesterday. Lots of fun. Saw so many friends. Scenery was on point as usual. Good times

07/30/2024

Spent last week at The Ranch At Rock Creek. They have the five peaks challenge for their guests. Most do it over a few days. I elected to do it in a few hours. Lots of fun. Views would have been better without the smoke but oh well. Love me a good adventure run.

07/18/2024

Hey folks,
August 17 is the Harriman Trail Run at Harriman State Park near Island Park, ID. Once again the race has filled and I could use some help. Sweeps, timing, cooking hamburgers and hotdogs, and general stuff. If you’re interested (and who wouldn’t be) let me know and I’ll put you on the list. Comp entries to one of my races over the next year. It’s a beautiful location. Thanks!

07/16/2024

I’ve often thought it would be fun to try growing my own wheat in the backyard. I bought 3lbs of wheat berries from Amazon and planted them last September. This month I harvested it. Cut the stalks, let them dry, hand threshed and winnowed. Built my own seed cleaner (which works great) and bagged it up. I ended up with 65 lbs of wheat, or just over a bushel, from 500 ft sq. I also bought a grain mill to make flour. Tonight I baked my first loaf of whole wheat bread using my wheat and honey from my bee hives. Warm Fresh bread with butter and honey? Doesn’t get much better than that. The process was a lot of fun and hard work in blazing sun. I learned a lot during the process. There are things I will do differently next year to speed the harvest process. You can grow your own wheat in your backyard. It was exciting to watch it grow, see the seed heads form and get huge, then turn brown signaling time to harvest. It has been hugely satisfying. Next year wheat and oats.

07/14/2024

Ran a brand new race this morning. The Big Cottonwood Classic 15K. Lots of fun in the Wasatch around Brighton and Solitude. Got to hang with a couple of OG’s and . Highly recommend.

07/14/2024

Ran a brand new race this morning. The Big Cottonwood Classic 15K. Lots of fun in the Wasatch around Brighton and Solitude. Highly recommend.