Glen Gunnell

Work with Canyons School District

Wed, 30 May 2012 12:34:00 -0600

Work with Canyons School District

Some sweet action photos Emily took from the 10k Gib Wallace...

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 14:08:09 -0600

Approaching the 2mi aid station

The 2mi. aid station

My support crew

Home Stretch

Almost there

Done.

Some sweet action photos Emily took from the 10k Gib Wallace Trail Run (part of the N.U.T.S. Series) I did this morning. It was excellent weather, (a bit on the warm side) super-excellent marked, some dang good elevation (1100ft), great atmosphere and support plus I picked up some sweet schwag.

And I was pleased with my time 0:50:45 (or there abouts) and placed 5th - woot!

What a race. We ran the 9.5mi amasa back April 14th 2012....

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:53:19 -0600

The 3 Amasa Runners

Tyler Toone running the trail

Tyler at the finish line

Dale on the trail following Ramona

Dale up the last hill

Dale passing Ramona at the finish

What a race. We ran the 9.5mi amasa back April 14th 2012. Beautiful weather and we were all happy with our times: see them here Much like last years but with more people. Highly enjoyed.

Exploring Cathedral Gorge in the Silver State.

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:47:02 -0600

Exploring Cathedral Gorge in the Silver State.

I planted some feather reed grass today in the two planter...

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 17:05:53 -0600

I planted some feather reed grass today in the two planter boxes. The cool thing is that I made these with all recycled material from my neighbors fence that blew down last December. I was going to just use it for fire wood but then I thought of doing something more useful with it. I plan to paint them sometime this spring/summer. It was fun making these, I did not plan for the top well, I thought I would put caps on the posts or something but perhaps ill just leave them the way that they are.

The Kahtoola Bigfoot Snowshoe Race where I participated in the...

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:55:00 -0700

Me frozen legs, at the end of the race

Me at the end

I took 1st in the 10K

Me and Adam at the start

The Kahtoola Bigfoot Snowshoe Race where I participated in the 10K part. I ran with my buddy Adam, who ran with me last year. I shaved 5+ minutes off my time from last year and somehow got 1st place. Adam shaved 5minutes or so as well and took 5th. My fingers and legs froze, it was around 10 or 12 degrees. But still a super fun event, well supported.

I did notice that Endomondo tracked my time at 58:36 (the time where I finished, but I told them my time was 59:30, oh well) http://www.endomondo.com/workouts/sKn6RrOsi5E

Great New Years Eve 15 Mile Trail Run with Adam, Dale and...

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 14:39:00 -0700

Great New Years Eve 15 Mile Trail Run with Adam, Dale and Anthony. From the zoo to the top of NSL on the BST. Well I crawled my way to 15 miles, 2597 ft gain / 2399 ft loss. The others bravely conquered 9+ miles. Seriously I was dying that last mile and a half, muscle cramps and I ran out of water around mile 13. But it was still an epic day and an epic run. At least I know I can run the 25k snowshoe race next month.

http://www.endomondo.com/workouts/tzCzXQuBc9U

The giant branch we h@d to cut down this weekend

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:46:07 -0700

The giant branch we h@d to cut down this weekend

Wicked Winds. Dec. 1st 2011

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:15:24 -0700

My shed door torn off

Shingles gone

More missing shingles

Neighbors trees down

Tramp in the trees

Tree broke in half

Wicked Winds. Dec. 1st 2011

Some views from hiking out on Antelope Is.

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:08:58 -0700

Some views from hiking out on Antelope Is.

"Everyone steps in a little sheep dip"

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:32:36 -0700

“Everyone steps in a little sheep dip”

- Tyler Toone

"Failure is not falling down but refusing to get up"

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:17:59 -0700

“Failure is not falling down but refusing to get up”

- Chinese Proverb found on the tag of my mangosteen superfood tea

"Simplicity is the Ultimate Sophistication"

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:16:00 -0700

“Simplicity is the Ultimate Sophistication”

- Leonardo Da Vinci

Up-n-Over 2011 10k Trail Run Report

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0600

Another fun 10k race up in North Ogden this morning. The Up-n-over 10k Halloween race was my first race I did exactly one year ago. What a first race it was. This year I ran with my bro-in-law Dave and my father in-law Gaylan. The up-n-over is a fun small race, well enough supported and some good chili at the end.

The route goes 1500ft up the North Ogden canyon and then back down the other side, finally finishing at the Wolf mountain ski resort. Last year I got a time of 1:00:27 and was well pleased.

My goal this year was to get 0:55:00 or under. Pre race I jogged for about fifteen minutes and downed a 5 hour energy knock-off. I put a powerbar gel in my pocket and went to the starting line. I felt good as a ran, I had told myself that I would do no more then 5 minutes of walking up the steep hills and I think I kept myself to it.

The uphill climb felt shorter then what I had remembered. Once I got to the top I let gravity take full control as I flew downhill, trying to keep my feet under me. At that point I was really enjoying the run and managed to catch a couple of people.

The last part of the run is actually on a road and gives you one last good long sustained climb up the the finish. I was happy to finish at 56:26, shaving four minutes off of last years time. It is always fun to have some friends or family at a race and some support, I even got my daughter to run the last 30ft with me to cross the finish line together. Good times.

"Always bear in mind that your resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing"

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:13:15 -0600

“Always bear in mind that your resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing”

- Honest Abe

Ya Dog, Nothing like a Leatherby’s Taco! tylertoone: Glen...

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:09:07 -0600

Ya Dog, Nothing like a Leatherby’s Taco!

tylertoone:

Glen Gunnell and I just had get some tacos at Leatherby’s in Midvale.

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Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0600

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Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 -0600

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Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0600

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Amasa Back 15K Trail Race 2011

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0600

With a forecast of rain, overcast skies and a nice 15mph wind, Tyler Toone (check out his tale of the trail) and I stood at the start line of the Amasa Back 15k Trail Run. Ready, set, go and we along with about 40 others were off on our adventure. We ran along the road for a bit next to the Rio Grande and then hit dirt, slickrock, hills and fun. I tired to keep the lead pack in my sites but as my legs staggered up rocks and the elevation increased I slipped back a bit. I was only passed a by two people within that first mile and a half. From there on it was a pretty solo course for me. I did talk to one guy for a little bit at 37 minutes in, 3.5 miles or so and by then we were on a flat almost downhill part heading for the aid station. The race had a 6.5 mi. and 9.5 mi. version. Tyler and I opted for the funner 9.5, or 15k roughly.

After getting a bit of water and trying to mix some gel at the aid station we had another fun climb ahead of us. The course was pretty well marked with pink ribbons, but there was a couple times when I was feeling unsure.
Luckily there was a dude about one minute or less ahead of me during most of the questionable points and so I would just look for him. The views up top were spectacular and I for one loved it. I ran quite quickly downhills but this course was a bit technical in sections and required a lot of focus on the path and were to step. There was many ledges and rocks that dropped off into some sand and then it would go back up another ledge.

Near the end I could see for a ways back down to the cars and the finish line. There was a couple of guys it looked like I was catching but I did not know which course they had done. Either way it helped motivate me through those last couple miles. At the very end was a 12’-15’ creek crossing that was pretty dang cold and got up to most peoples chest. I felt almost like my body was going into shock when I got in. Luckily there was a pipe about a foot underwater that one could hold onto. One cool dude got me on video and I hope to get a copy to post on here. When I emerged form the water my legs instantly went jello and I could barely move forward, but knowing I was at the end I could not stop. The last 10’ was straight up a sandy hill that about killed you off, luckily everyone was cool and cheered and clapped, so that helped.

Overall the race was awesome. Amazing scenery, good people and I was pleased with my time of 1:32. Not first place, which was 1:12 but not a shabby time at all. It was great running it with my buddy Tyler as well. I ran in my Newtons, I used one Hammer gel, elete electrolytes in my water and one RedBull shot.

Tyler also put together a little video about the race >