Distinguishing Reality from Delusion, Hoberg Thaws Tuscobia

Written by Phillip Gary Smith
Published on March 6, 2017

Will this be just another delusion encountered on the Tuscobia Trail: A sub-40 hour finish at 2018’s 160-mile foot race? Maybe not. Scott Hoberg amazingly peeled 3 hours 10 minutes off his 2016 course record and tantalizingly lowered the bar … Continue reading →

The Road to Hrimthurs: “Weeping Bitter Tears of Rage”

Written by Phillip Gary Smith
Published on July 4, 2015

The most difficult individual award of the winter, winning entry to The Order of the Hrimthurs, relates to achieving that prize. It is an individual recognition, the best kind, only available to those who do the maximum distances of … Continue reading →

Jared Vanderhook Runs Tuscobia 75 Miles Winter Endurance with Pal, his Pulk

Written by Phillip Gary Smith
Published on January 12, 2015

“It was two nights before the race and zip-lock bags filled with over 8,000 calories of gels, candy, chips, sandwiches and other calorie dense food that wouldn’t freeze in the cold were spread across my kitchen table. Gear filled the … Continue reading →