Category Archives: Ultrarunning

Black Canyon 100k, 2016 – DNF/Choices

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Michael Carson

Well, I sure didn’t take my own advice about tips for finishing Black Canyon given the subject of this post. While there are a variety of reasons why I decided to DNF, I can’t say that I regret it. That doesn’t mean … Continue reading →

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Tips for finishing the Black Canyon Ultras

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Michael Carson

Now that you’ve got some reasons to run Black Canyon I thought I’d put together a list of tips for first-timers. 100k or 60k, it should hopefully help runners get to that finish line – whether it be Black Canyon City or that … Continue reading →

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11 Reasons why you should run the Black Canyon Ultra

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Michael Carson

1) It’s Beautiful Starting at a higher altitude you’re spoiled with expansive desert views and as you progress through the course you’re treated with towering saguaros. The Black Canyon Trail is, in my opinion, some of the best trail that the greater Phoenix area has … Continue reading →