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By benhandrich on November 10, 2022 • ( 8 Comments )

The 2022 Big Lonely Race Report – and Some Thoughts on Training

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By benhandrich on August 28, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Better Late than Never: Spring Stagecoach 400 Writeup

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By benhandrich on October 27, 2021 • ( 11 Comments )

The Big Lonely 2021 Grand Depart – Race Report

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By benhandrich on July 26, 2021 • ( 7 Comments )

The Inaugural 2021 Oregon Timber Trail Grand Depart: Fire Detours, Pies (of Cow), and Mosquito Blankets only Scratch the Surface…

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By benhandrich on May 7, 2021 • ( 5 Comments )

Odyssey of the VOG Individual Time Trial: Race Report

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By benhandrich on January 31, 2021 • ( 2 Comments )

A Summer, Fall and Winter Exploring the Outdoors – AND Neglecting my Blog

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By benhandrich on July 31, 2020 • ( 4 Comments )

Oregon Outback FKT Attempt: Gear, Setup, and Nutrition

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By benhandrich on July 1, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

2-Day Bikepacking Trip from Salem: The Valley of the Giants Weekender

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By benhandrich on June 25, 2020 • ( 2 Comments )

The Sisters Sagebrush Explorer: A Bikepacking Weekender

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By benhandrich on June 16, 2020 • ( 14 Comments )

3 Day Bikepacking Trip Near White Salmon Washington: The Klickitat Dirt-Kicker

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Whaaaa?!!! Two back to back IG posts in one day? Yes, social media, it's necessary because when I'm 80 years old and look back on the photo album that is my IG profile, I want to remember all the ways my partner Trish has invested her time and energy into our relationship and, in this particular memory timestamp, my athletic pursuits. I'll admit it, I'm a bit of a dreamer sometimes, but Trish walks alongside my interminable 'next goal' mindset with a balance of pragmatism and encouragement.
I did it! My first 100 mile trail run is in the books. Of all 5 events in the Lead Challenge this summer, this race will easily go down as the most memorable experience of them all. I can see why this sport has a cult following: I'm already thinking about ways I could shave time and better prepare for future 100 mile runs.
Alright, the prep work is done and now all that's left to do is eat, sleep, and go for a run tomorrow morning.
Whew... The last two days have been a bit of a whirlwind but so fun and fulfilling as an athlete.
Trish posting for Ben here:
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