Two Sunsets & Two Sunrises – A (long, profane) Grindstone 100 Race Report
October 15, 2017
One hour into Grindstone 100, the sun set – for the first time. … More Two Sunsets & Two Sunrises – A (long, profane) Grindstone 100 Race Report
Category: Ultra-journeying & Mountaineering
I’ve Got All the Excuses
October 4, 2017
Let me start by offering all the excuses to explain why I have not finished a 100-mile race in two years despite repeated efforts: In 2016, the Bear 100 was nicknamed the Polar Bear 100. Despite it being only mid-September in Utah, the forecast called for feet of snow to drop, starting the night before … More I’ve Got All the Excuses
SOFTROCK: Part Trail Run, Part Fast Pack, Part Mountain Climb
June 25, 2017
Four days, 100 Miles of San Juan Mountain Majesty … More SOFTROCK: Part Trail Run, Part Fast Pack, Part Mountain Climb
Taper Tantrums
May 26, 2017
My first trail race of the season – Dirty 30 50K – is only one week away! I’m particularly excited for the Dirty 30 this year because it will be my fifth year finishing, and the race director (Megan Finnesy) presents five-year finishers with cool jackets. Obviously ultras are all about the badass apparel. Of … More Taper Tantrums
Power Cleans & Fat Dogs
May 9, 2017
Hey, I’m back on the blog! (Whaat?) It’s been a few months since the release of my memoir, and my sanity is starting to return marble by marble. I’m sure the other reason I’m back writing here is obvious: another adventure is on the horizon! My big ultra of the year, Fat Dog 120, is … More Power Cleans & Fat Dogs
Aconcagua: We summited!
February 4, 2017
We made it! On January 16th, after nine days on the mountain, we summited Mt. Aconcagua. It was my first experience on any of the Seven Summits. In lieu of a final blog post, I compiled video I took along the trip. I hadn’t ever created a video before so I promise, it’s totally amateur. Also, … More Aconcagua: We summited!
Aconcagua: Almost to the Mountain
January 6, 2017
Hi all! I’m writing you from a hostel in Mendoza, Argentina. It’s been quite a journey to get here. I flew out of Denver Wednesday afternoon, barely making it out before a massive snowstorm. I’m so thankful. From there my climbing partner, Matt, met me in Dallas and we boarded an overnight flight to Santiago, … More Aconcagua: Almost to the Mountain
I’m Aconcagua Bound!
January 4, 2017
I’m back on the blog today because I’m off on an exciting trip and wanted to share the details. I’m getting ready to board a plane this afternoon to South America and attempt a climb of Mt. Aconcagua. Aconcagua is 22,841 feet, the highest peak in the western or southern hemispheres. In other words, … More I’m Aconcagua Bound!
The “Red Light” Option
August 4, 2016
I’m spending most of today preparing for the Ouray 50 coming up this Saturday – packing clothes and gear; buying food; memorizing the course map, mileage, and cut-offs. Part of my preparation is the mental aspect, too, as I consider the difficulties of the challenge (did someone say 23,500 feet of elevation gain?!?) and recognizing … More The “Red Light” Option
“I have a migraine. I think I’ll go for a run,” said no one, ever.
December 18, 2015
These past few months and weeks I have rapidly descended into full-blown headache hell. After having an unbelievably fantastic year with my chronic pain, since September I’m struggling more and more each week. I’m at the point now where my headache is incapacitating at least part of every day, if not all day. Here’s the … More “I have a migraine. I think I’ll go for a run,” said no one, ever.
Lynn K Hall 
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