Author Archives: Ryne Anderson Runs

How Backyard Ultras and Timed Events Can Fix Failure Points

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Ryne Anderson Runs

I had the privilege to help crew for CTS athlete, Chris Murphy, at Big’s Backyard Ultra this past October. It was quite the spectacle seeing some of the ultra world’s best compete against each other in the last man/woman standing … Continue reading →

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Pinhoti 100 Miler- Round Two

Posted on November 27, 2020 by Ryne Anderson Runs

Significant mental, emotional, and physical fatigue is guaranteed to hit each runner late in a long ultra. One of my biggest struggles has been staying mentally and emotionally engaged late in an ultra when I no longer have a shot … Continue reading →

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Pitchell

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Ryne Anderson Runs

Pitchell is the most fun I’ve had on a run. Ever. So many elements played a role, but the two main factors were the people I was with and my lack of usually meticulous expectations.  This report is not a … Continue reading →

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Hellgate 100k

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Ryne Anderson Runs

Hellgate 100k, directed by the legendary David Horton, starts at 12:01am on the second Saturday of December in Virginia. You are virtually guaranteed unpleasant weather that could present itself in the form of extreme cold, snow, ice, rain, or all … Continue reading →

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Grindstone 100

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Ryne Anderson Runs

If you want a quick recap of Grindstone, see below. If you want the whole story, I got that too! Grindstone Facts 101.85 miles 23,000 feet of gain/23,000 feet of loss Out and back course Start/finish location- Swoope, Virginia. That’s … Continue reading →

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Pinhoti 100 Miler

Posted on November 11, 2018 by Ryne Anderson Runs

I could frame the outcome of Pinhoti one of two ways. Option one- I went sub 24 in my second 100 miler, shattered my preconceived notions of what I was capable of, and had a great race. Option two- I … Continue reading →

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SCAR

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Ryne Anderson Runs

The Smokies Challenge Adventure Run, SCAR, follows the Appalachian Trail along the spine of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The route is 72 miles in length with around 18,000 feet of climbing. It’s a classic route that I’ve wanted to … Continue reading →

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Bighorn 100

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Ryne Anderson Runs

The 2017 edition of Bighorn, which takes place in the Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming, served up some of the worst conditions in race history. Extended rain turned the course, already famous for its muddy sections, into an absolute mess that … Continue reading →

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Stillhouse 100k

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Ryne Anderson Runs

The Stillhouse 100k is an out and back of the Upchuck 50k course that runs along the eastern rim of the Cumberland Plateau. I kept telling myself, “Oh, it’s just Upchuck twice. It won’t be that bad.” False. A more … Continue reading →

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