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TNF Bear Mountain Half Marathon – Monkey Is Back

May 1, 2016

Bear Mountain is always a special place for me. Not only is the place where I could get sanctuary from real life every weekend, but it was also where I found what they call trail running for the first time. Well I don’t think I am really a runner, probably just a slightly fast hiker.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Runners can expect terrain changes from packed dirt to loose rocks, from tree roots to leaf-covered trails. The Bear Mountain Endurance Challenge course cuts to the chase, with some trails heading steeply uphill rather than zig-zagging at a gentler grade. Descents end in wooded hollows before the next rapid climb ending with breathtaking views. Make no mistake: this will be a tough test of off-road endurance.

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Zion 50k 2016 – Water And Mud Good For Skin

April 8, 2016 1 Comment

About a year ago, after I finished my 100 miles race in Monument Valley, I was immediately fell in love with Utah. And I thought it would be cool if I could have a race with my friends in Utah sometime.
So I pitched an idea to my friends to race in Zion 100 in 2016. Some answered the call and here where the story started.

Race Description

A challenging, scenic run through the southern Utah desert adjacent to Zion National Park. 4 distances will be offered in 2015- a Half Marathon, 55k, 100k, and a 100 miler. The 100 miler and 100k will be run on Friday, with the half marathon and 55k on Saturday. The 100 mile course includes 4 steep climbs onto mesas that offer incredible views of the varied geological features of the area.
55K (original course)– This route begins by heading straight towards and then up onto Gooseberry Mesa, then does the 12 mile loop on top. After dropping back off the mesa, the trail heads west to the Virgin Dam aid station and then to the finish.

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RUN4PIKA 2015 – Men For Others – Blast To The Past

December 6, 2015

On the way to go back to visit my family to Indonesia, one of my friend from high school give me a call. Mico, another Orangemud user, probably the first one from Indonesia, ask me if I wanted to run for a charity when I was in Jakarta. I supposed to be on the break from running due to my injury, and I had not been running since October, except for NY marathon which was awfully done. But on the other hand, I thought why not, if I ran the 33k instead of 64, I should be fine. It was a fun run for charity and also the cut off time was so loose that I had the whole time in the world.
The fun run was organized by Canirunners, which was a running club from my high-school back in Jakarta. They accommodated 4 different distance from 64K, 33K, 16K, and the most popular 6K distance. The goal of this charity run was collecting 1 million Indonesian rupiah (around 70k USD), that benefit a school in Semarang – Central Java.

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TCS NY Marathon 2015 – From Dream to Doom

November 24, 2015

TCS NY Marathon 2015, would feature 50,000 elite marathoners, para-athletes, seasoned amateurs and determined first-timers from around the world, all of whom will test their mettle on a scenic 26.2-mile course that winds its way through the five boroughs. Along the route, runners will be cheered on by an estimated 2 million spectators, with some 130 live bands, DJs, innumerable portable stereos blasting and raucous house parties adding to the cacophony.
The TCS New York City Marathon course is a 26.2-mile block party through the world’s most diverse city, and it’s a model for big-city marathons around the world.

https://youtu.be/RPAoFRH0FAI

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TNF ECS Utah 2015 – Swallowed A Silver Bullet AGAIN

September 26, 2015

Course Description
This race course will not only start at the highest elevation within the North America series at 7,000 feet but it will also climb to the highest elevation of 10,000 feet. The North Face Endurance Challenge cruises along the Wasatch Back, part of the Wasatch Mountain Range in the resort destination of Park City. Athletes will navigate this world-renowned ski destination using a mix of double and single track trail, ski runs, mountain bike trails and various dirt access roads. Bring your lungs and legs and be prepared to be awe struck.