MDS on TV in the U.S.
For our week in the desert an ABC News crew followed our group of U.S., Canadian, and Australian athletes through the highs, lows, and overall… Read More »MDS on TV in the U.S.
Other cool stuff
R.I.C.E.
Believe it or not, I’m really itching to start running again — actually, it’s driving me nuts that my injuries aren’t healing fast enough to… Read More »R.I.C.E.
Recovery Time!
I’m safely back home in Zürich, working on my next challenge: recovering from the MDS! I’ve got a nice collection of blisters and overuse injuries… Read More »Recovery Time!
What a finish!
Jeff has completed the Marathon des Sables, placing in the Top 50 at #48!!! And second American!!!! Yahooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!We are so excited. Still celebrating here, more… Read More »What a finish!
Stage 5 in the Desert
After a marathon-day (literally) with scorching heat, it looks like Jeff is still in the Top 50! Here’s an update directly from Jeff… Rest day… Read More »Stage 5 in the Desert
Stage 4 results are in!
Unbelievable! The Stage 4 results are finally in, and Jeff placed 24th!! That brings him up to 45th overall, wow. He didn’t just survive the… Read More »Stage 4 results are in!
Stage 4… still going…
…and going and going and going… This stage is the 47-miler, and they have two days to complete it, so there are no (full) results… Read More »Stage 4… still going…
Stage 3 in the Desert
Another day completed! So that’s 68 miles down, “only” 84 to go… I’ve received some questions about the daily distances so here they are listed… Read More »Stage 3 in the Desert
Stage 2 in the Desert
Another update from Becky… It seems that Jeff is getting stronger with each day so far! He moved up from 81st place to 63rd from… Read More »Stage 2 in the Desert
Stage 1 in the Desert
What an epic start! The race organizers didn’t make it easy on the runners, setting the route so that there were big sand dunes to… Read More »Stage 1 in the Desert
Off to the desert
Here’s some updates straight from Jeff, as they’re on their way to the desert… Hard to get out of bed when I won’t see another… Read More »Off to the desert
Updates from Morocco
Hello to all of Jeff’s loyal followers, from Becky – I will be updating his blog while he is away from the computer this next… Read More »Updates from Morocco
Race Updates
Want to follow the race without tracking sand through your house or having to check your shoes for scorpions every morning?! If so, please check… Read More »Race Updates
Calm before the … fun?
It’s hard to believe that a year has passed since I mustered up the courage to commit to a race I’ve wanted to do for… Read More »Calm before the … fun?
Final preparations: What have I gotten myself into?
This week marked my first week of taper — although I’m still struggling to get my mind around that concept of a taper week that… Read More »Final preparations: What have I gotten myself into?