Matt took … by Gary Dudney. Rainier and helped him stage a trial run w/ the first group. I have always promoted the races that Matt Gunn, the Race Director for Ultra Adventures, puts on. I love both of these people. Along with the 50 miler, Antelope Canyon also offered a 55k race and a … The three of us agreed ahead of time that it was each woman for herself and if we ended up together that … “It was 2013, any my partner and I were at the inaugural Bryce Canyon Ultra to help pace and … The Trailfest concluded with a great surprise. Goulding Museum check-in. I think this is a mindset that many trail … (Bryce Canyon) and was a hell of a nice guy. At Antelope Canyon, runners … I had the pleasure of speaking with Matt Gunn this week. okay, that’s dreaming a little. And Toby was on of the members of my incredible Badwater crew. The team at Ultra Adventures (UA) puts on seven races each year, all located within the Grand Circle – an area encompassing seven National Parks in the states of Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah. As always, thank you Matt Gunn, Ultra Adventures, other races officials, race volunteers and fellow runners for an inspirational and challenging adventure in the desert. The hashtag continued its relevance when Matt proposed to his girlfriend Toby at the Inaugural Trailfest. Matt Gunn is the hero...and torture mastermind behind Tushars and his slew of other Ultra Adventures races. You see there are 7 races and this year I turn 47 in March (during the Monument Valley race, in fact). Marshall Ulrich. In 2015 while running the Inaugural Tushars Ultra, one participant used the hashtag #mattgunnwantstomakeyoucry. Mainly because of the beautifully diverse venues that he chooses, the amount of care he puts into each race, the emphasis he puts on appreciating the surrounding environment, and his overall emphasis on the total experience. As a family we took our kids up part of Angels Landing, around Emeralds Pools, and down the paved path of the … It was there where he discovered trail running. I got the name idea from Malcolm Law who ran New Zealand’s mainland 7 Great Walks in 7 days. However, though useful information, you shouldn’t judge a race solely by its elevation profile. I might just live in the greatest part of the United States for trail and ultra running. It was the perfect ending to an amazing adventure. Race Director Matt Gunn with Paul Lottridge looking … Finished my first 24 hour race today. Race Director and UA founder, Matt Gunn, gravitated back to the Grand Circle after traveling the world. Matt took … Thanks to Matt Gunn, for making me one of his Ultra Adventures ambassadors, I am super excited to tackle what I’d like to call 7 47. My dear friend and ultra running training partner Katrin Silva first told me about this ultra run, and dear friend and ultra running training partner Paul Lottridge drove out with me from Denver. Matt Gunn, the race director, gave a briefing at the beginning and I tried not to worry about some of the words he was using like “bushwacking” and “boulder mountain”. Afterwards the soreness persisted and after every run (3-6 miles) they felt incredibly sore and I'd be back to shuffle-like steps for the rest of the day. The hashtag continued its relevance when Matt proposed to his girlfriend Toby at the Inaugural Trailfest. I got the name idea from Malcolm Law who ran New Zealand’s mainland 7 Great Walks in 7 days. I hadn’t spoken to him in years but was gutted to hear he took his own life over the weekend. Trailfest co-founder Matt Gunn got down on one knee and proposed to Toby Nishikawa. Here’s a snapshot for each of these races. Matt is the race director for both the Zion 100 and Bryce 100 Ultra Marathons. I have known Matt since before he started the Zion 100 and Ultra Adventures. As an Ultra Adventures … . I’m always happy to reach the finish line. He was trying to start a summer gig crewing adventure runs on classic routes. Whether it was the challenging course, the incredible beauty, or the tears shed from actually crossing the finish line it was clear that Matt Gunn was out for tears. by Jodi … I am humbled and excited to be joining the Ultra Adventures Ambassador Team and work alongside so many amazing people using trail/ultra running as a medium to do a bit of selfless good in the world. In 2015 while running the Inaugural Tushars Ultra, one participant used the hashtag #mattgunnwantstomakeyoucry. Obligatory selfie with Elaine and Lori (this was her idea in the first place) Matt Gunn, race director giving the briefing. Tags: Antelope Canyon, trail running, Ultra Adventures, ultra running | Permalink. UltraRunning April 2021. by UltraRunning Magazine 03/25/2021. Here are a things the Antelope Canyon profile won’t tell you. I didn’t get the full story on how the Grand Circle Trail Fest developed, but from what I gather, the idea originated with race director Matt Gunn of Ultra Adventures, and he partnered with Trail And Ultra Running to make it happen. Super beautiful course out in Moab, UT. I might just live in the greatest part of the United States for trail and ultra running. Matt recalled a time when he was out running and had gone over 35 miles. I mean, what other race enables you to run through the most well-known slot canyons in the world, through the sovereign … Whether it was the challenging course, the incredible beauty, or the tears shed from actually crossing the finish line it was clear that Matt Gunn was out for tears. maybe they’ll start stocking aid stations with tampons, heating pads and lower-back massage therapists! who knows? . I was introduced to him through a message board about running the Wonderland Trail pre social media days. Matt Gunn, the race director, gave a briefing at the beginning and I tried not to worry about some of the words he was using like “bushwacking” and “boulder mountain”. I mean, what other race enables you to run through the most well-known slot canyons in the world, through the sovereign … Thanks, Mal. From the ecocommodes, to the beer selection, Matt Gunn had it all. He called his challenge 7in7. I got the name idea from Malcolm Law who ran New Zealand’s mainland 7 Great Walks in 7 days. UltraRunning March 2021. by UltraRunning Magazine 02/24/2021. … He has created this opportunity for runners to see, experience, appreciate, and respect some of the most naturally beautiful places on our planet. As an Ultra Adventures … Sigh. … He thought he had broken a record for the most miles run on trail. The Start/Finish line had fantastic swag, local information and books, Navajo Tacos, ample drinks, large pit fires and a Hot Tub. Thanks, Mal. Each one of his events is truly unique and Capitol Reef is no … Meet the ultra runner. He called his challenge 7in7. He called his challenge 7in7. “These rock formations – you don’t see anything else like it in the world, and that’s what draws people here,” Gunn said. Jesse Weber knew his YouTube video had gone viral when Maxim reached out. Yep, those white flecks are snow. It's been about 2 months and my feet are finally feeling relatively back to normal. I might just live in the greatest part of the United States for trail and ultra running. You see there are 7 races and this year I turn 47 in March (during the Monument Valley race, in fact). Thanks to Matt Gunn, for making me one of his Ultra Adventures ambassadors, I am super excited to tackle what I’d like to call 7 47. The … (Click the image below to view a YouTube video of the course or click direct link here.) Every runner I saw finish was greeted with whoops, hollers and hugs. Matt Gunn, Zion100 RD, kindly responded to the podcast saying how my experience was a total eye-opener to him. To a seasoned ultra runner, this elevation profile may not look too intimidating. What’s more, I have guys like Matt Gunn and his Ultra Adventures team to organize some of the most breathtaking courses in some of the most untouched parts of the Southwest. Matt Gunn of Ultra Adventures, race director, organizes several other ultra runs, including the Zion 100 and the Bryce Canyon 100. It made him wonder how many women have had to deal with their period during a 100-mile race on top of everything else. C&O Canal 100: Running on Hallowed Ground. After running the … When it comes to putting runners in stunningly beautiful places, there is no one better than Matt. He was deeply passionate about the sport, the environment, and ensuring that everyone had a positive time at his events. by Scotty Sandow. Spring Sock Roundup. Matt Gunn was the RD of the first 100 miler I ran. I lived close to Mt. Experiences that included building a sustainable school in Haiti, studying in Nepal … 2020 sucks I want to send out a huge thank you to all the volunteers, ambassadors, runners, local navajos, and of course Matt Gunn for making this a truly memorable experience. Ultra Adventures puts on a well-regarded series of trail races in the Southwest, and Matt has a solid reputation in the ultrarunning community as a nice guy and eco … ... Race director Matt Gunn called the series wildly unique, with events at Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, Zion National Park, Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Tushar Mountains and Moab. I am humbled and excited to be joining the Ultra Adventures Ambassador Team and work alongside so many amazing people using trail/ultra running as a medium to do a bit of selfless good in the world. The loss of Matt Gunn is devastating. What’s more, I have guys like Matt Gunn and his Ultra Adventures team to organize some of the most breathtaking courses in some of the most untouched parts of the Southwest. My friend who's a long time runner and very knowledgable said it sounded like soft tissue damage and that the nerves in my feet might have been more exposed because of this. i did joke … You see there are 7 races and this year I turn 47 in March (during the Monument Valley race, in fact). Run Steep Get High . Badwater 267 Virtual Race Elite: 267 Miles in 16 Days. The race was a 7.1 mile loop. Latest Issues UltraRunning May/June 2021. by UltraRunning Magazine 04/27/2021. This race came onto my radar about a year ago as one of the Grand Circle Trail Series through a simple but beautiful online video, and seemed a perfect destination race to try and hit big distance. I want to send out a huge thank you to all the volunteers, ambassadors, runners, local navajos, and of course Matt Gunn for making this a truly memorable experience. If a male cracks 14 and a female … Thanks, Mal. He was one of the kindest and most generous humans I’ve ever met. Thanks to Matt Gunn, for making me one of his Ultra Adventures ambassadors, I am super excited to tackle what I’d like to call 7 47. Date: Friday 4/19/13 Distance Options: 100 mile & 100k Cut-off Time: 32 hours (with an option for an early start) Elevation Range: 3,600′ to 5,800′ What’s more, I have guys like Matt Gunn and his Ultra Adventures team to organize some of the most breathtaking courses in some of the most untouched parts of the Southwest. The hiking options in Zion are endless with plenty of short options for those with little legs and longer options for us parents and athletes. The park was running free shuttle services to and from all the popular trailheads, which made entering and hiking around the park convenient and easy for our family. I was also looking for an extremely scenic run. by Donald Buraglio. As an Ultra Adventures Ambassador, I fully embrace the idea that we should not just enjoy these treasures, but protect them. Run Steep Get High Obligatory selfie with Elaine and Lori (this was her idea in the first place) Matt Gunn, race director giving the briefing. About 800ft of gain in the first 3.5 miles then flat downhill road back to the start/finish. On Feb 20th, 2016, my wife and I leapt into the world of ultra running by taking on the Antelope Canyon 50 mile ultra-marathon. Gunn’s company, Grand Circle Trail Series now puts on eight ultra marathons in southern Utah and northern Arizona. “Before anything else, be kind”—Remembering Matt Gunn | Trail Runner Magazine Tana Seaford remembers well the first time she met Matt Gunn. The three of us agreed ahead of time that it was each woman for herself and if we ended … I mean, what other race enables you to run through the most well-known slot canyons in the world, through the sovereign … He passed, another ultra running friend passed away, and another was seriously injured in a fall while running. 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