Have a super week!
Rachelle Kuramoto of Kigo Footwear

Although I was severely out of shape (compared to some past races), I ran a comfortable 5:12. This is an excellent kick into the 2011 racing season and I have some fun goals. It was wonderful to see friends and Team members out there kicking it! Teammates Liza Howard and Melanie Fryar showed up the 100k and 50k crowd by setting course records!

Planning a wedding in another country is a lot of work! but it will pay off exponentially!. We are planning our honeymoon in Jericoacoara (northern Brasil beach town) right after the wedding. We may even try to run a race down there a week or so before the wedding.

Exciting things coming up:

1. Fuego y Agua 2012 Edition:
   • The race date moved to February 2012 (exact date coming soon) to accommodate a larger group of people and to move the race out of the heavy tourist season.
   • A new website with detailed course descriptions, more photos and a better signup process coming in February, March…
   • Registration opens on February 10th!
2. Wedding! – Paula and I are getting married on May 28th. I could not be happier and I look forward to every day we will spend together.
3. Cactus Rose 100 2011! – Yes, I will be out there, in tip-top shape…

I am 30 now, does this mean I get better at ultrarunning? It will if I train hard.

Leadville 100 and another Grand Canyon run in the works for 2012 – I just cannot get that much vacation time off this year.

My running has not been anywhere near where I have wanted it lately. Races have become a series of disappointing DNF's for me and I need to seriously get back into it. 2010 is also sadly the year we were forced to postpone Ultramaraton Fuego y Agua until Feb 10, 2012. The funds were not there but we will be back! 2009/2010 Cactus Rose 100 (DNF) – this one is my nemesis Director/ Ultramaraton Fuego y Agua Bandera 50k Austin Marathon Hells Hills (D … Read More

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Jason Lester Presents: “Running on Faith”

REI Austin Downtown – Saturday, October 23^rd, 1:00pm – FREE - REGISTER HERE

REI Round Rock - Saturday, October 23^rd, 6:00pm – FREE – REGISTER HERE

Jason Lester has survived more trials, endured more horrors, and surmounted more obstacles than would fit in a Hollywood film. But after each upset, letdown, and setback, and despite the use of only one arm, Jason has continually pushed himself to pursue his dream of becoming an accomplished athlete–ultimately setting a world record, winning a 2009 ESPY Award, and becoming the first disabled athlete to complete the Ultraman. Come Join Jason Lester as he describes his experiences; from a child in a hospital bed to becoming one of the world’s finest physically challenged extreme athletes. After speaking Jason will take time to answer questions and sign copies of his book, Running on Faith: The Principles, Passion, and Pursuit of a Winning Life

Join Team Traverse Runners Amanda McIntosh and Liza Howard on a 12 hour run for the Wounded Warrior Foundation! Time Saturday, October 9 · 6:00am – 6:00pm Location Saint Mary's Hall Track  9401 Starcrest Drive San Antonio, TX More Info http://WWPProudSupporter.kintera.org/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?ievent=308932&lis=1&kntae308932=6EF3F183073149D784D865C47DEA7772&supId=0&team=3919118&cj=Y Please come out and run with us … Read More

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