Andrea Larson

November 19, 2024

Racing, Travel

Conquering Marji Part 2 – Play-by-Play –The Marji Gesick 200 bike

Andrea Larson

November 19, 2024

Racing, Travel

Conquering Marji Part 2 – Play-by-Play –The Marji Gesick 200 bike

Andrea recounts the Marji Gesick 200 bike course, enroute to becoming the event’s first ever woman finisher.

Andrea Larson

November 18, 2024

Racing, Travel

Conquering Marji Part 2 - Breaking Barriers –The Marji Gesick 200 bike

Andrea Larson

November 18, 2024

Racing, Travel

Conquering Marji Part 2 - Breaking Barriers –The Marji Gesick 200 bike

Andrea overcomes the fear of failure by conquering the Marji Gesick for the second time, this time on a bike.

Andrea Larson

September 19, 2024

Racing, Travel

From first to last - Returning to Marji Gesick

Andrea Larson

September 19, 2024

Racing, Travel

From first to last - Returning to Marji Gesick

Five years after setting the women's course record and becoming the first person to cross the 2019 Marji Gesick finish line, Andrea trades her running shoes for bike cleats and returns expecting to be in dead last.

Andrea Larson

May 27, 2024

Running, Lifestyle, Camping, Racing

North Country Trail Wisconsin FKT - Bringing it Home

Andrea Larson

May 27, 2024

Running, Lifestyle, Camping, Racing

North Country Trail Wisconsin FKT - Bringing it Home

Andrea uncovers the journey where the number of miles she covered on foot outpaced the number of words she spoke over three days on the North Country Trail through Wisconsin while becoming the fastest person to ever do so.

Andrea Larson

March 13, 2024

Racing, Travel, Running

Barkley Marathons and Everesting Recap

Andrea Larson

March 13, 2024

Racing, Travel, Running

Andrea recaps her Barkley Marathons and Everesting experiences with takeaways and Q&A.

Andrea Larson

February 14, 2024

Running, Lifestyle, Racing

Kalalau Trail FKT Attempt Near Miss by Eight Seconds!

Andrea Larson

February 14, 2024

Running, Lifestyle, Racing

Kalalau Trail FKT Attempt Near Miss by Eight Seconds!

Andrea chases a Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the Kalalau Trail on a whim and ends up just seconds shy. Find out how it slipped through her fingers…literally.

Andrea Larson

September 19, 2023

Racing, Travel

Barkley Fall Classic Race Report - Dethroned!

Andrea Larson

September 19, 2023

Racing, Travel

Barkley Fall Classic Race Report - Dethroned!

Andrea returns to the Barkley Fall Classic with the quest to become the race’s first three-time winner. Despite only ten days of recovery following her 310 mile Superior Hiking Trail Fastest Known Time, she put together a solid race, finishing just three minutes off the overall podium.

Andrea Larson

September 12, 2023

Running, Lifestyle, Camping, Racing

Superior Hiking Trail FKT - Part 1 - Steps on the Trail

Andrea Larson

September 12, 2023

Running, Lifestyle, Camping, Racing

Superior Hiking Trail FKT - Part 1 - Steps on the Trail

Andrea walks through her 310 mile Superior Hiking Trail journey where she emerged empowered after setting a Fastest Known Time (FKT).

Andrea Larson

April 30, 2023

Family, Lifestyle, Biking, Racing

A new chapter - first adventure race

Andrea Larson

April 30, 2023

Family, Lifestyle, Biking, Racing

A dream come true to have my 8 year old join me for her first adventure race…and love every minute of the Chasin’ the Bone 4 hour race!

Andrea Larson

March 23, 2023

Racing

The Experience of a Lifetime - Part 2 - Witnessing History at the Barkley Marathons

Andrea Larson

March 23, 2023

Racing

The Experience of a Lifetime - Part 2 - Witnessing History at the Barkley Marathons

After 27 hours on the Barkley course, Andrea recaps her front row seat to the most incredible test of human endurance.

Andrea Larson

March 20, 2023

Racing

The Experience of a Lifetime - Part 1 - Barkley Marathons Race Report

Andrea Larson

March 20, 2023

Racing

The Experience of a Lifetime - Part 1 - Barkley Marathons Race Report

Andrea recaps her incredible experience "Out There" at the Barkley Marathons.

Andrea Larson

March 18, 2023

Racing

Preparing for Failure Part 3 - Gear

Andrea Larson

March 18, 2023

Racing

With all the variables in the Barkley Marathons that can take a racer out, gear is one variable in our control. Although the Barkley Marathons has no required gear list, I invested more time and money than ever before on gear. which served me well.

Andrea Larson

March 15, 2023

Racing

Preparing for Failure Part 2 - Mental Training

Andrea Larson

March 15, 2023

Racing

Preparing for Failure Part 2 - Mental Training

Preparing for Barkley meant many hours in the woods solo, countless hill repeats, and goliath training volumes.

Andrea Larson

March 14, 2023

Racing

Preparing for Failure Part 1 - Training

Andrea Larson

March 14, 2023

Racing

Taking on Barkley means physical preparations are just the tip of the iceberg.

Andrea Larson

February 15, 2023

Lifestyle, Racing, Central Wisconsin

Featured ski - Nine Mile 6k loop

Andrea Larson

February 15, 2023

Lifestyle, Racing, Central Wisconsin

Nine Mile’s marked loops are great options for those not intimately familiar with all the trails. Here I share the ups and downs of the 6k loop.

Andrea Larson

January 6, 2023

Racing

Bandera 100k Ultra Running Magazine race report - No whiners, wimps, or wusses

Andrea Larson

January 6, 2023

Racing

Bandera 100k Ultra Running Magazine race report - No whiners, wimps, or wusses

IRONBULL executive director, Andrea Larson, shares her experience at the Bandera Endurance Trail Run in Texas in the cover article of Ultra Running Magazine..

Andrea Larson

October 26, 2022

Racing, Travel, Podcast

The Inspirational Runner Podcast Episode#156 - Andrea Larson and The Barkley Fall Classic

Andrea Larson

October 26, 2022

Racing, Travel, Podcast

Andrea chats with fellow Barkley Fall Classic racer, Robbie Marsh, on The Inspirational Runner Podcast.

Andrea Larson

September 23, 2022

Racing, Travel

Barkley Fall Classic Race Report - Only good turns

Andrea Larson

September 23, 2022

Racing, Travel

Barkley Fall Classic Race Report - Only good turns

Andrea shares how her Barkley Fall Classic race mantra, “Only good turns” ironically turned her race around when battling a low spot.

Andrea Larson

September 21, 2022

Racing, Travel

Barkley Fall Classic Race Report - A Tale of Two Wins

Andrea Larson

September 21, 2022

Racing, Travel

Barkley Fall Classic Race Report - A Tale of Two Wins

Andrea recaps her historic women’s win and overall podium at the Barkley Fall Classic in the first of two race reports.

Andrea Larson

July 27, 2022

Racing

Off the grid for 28 hours: Stubborn Mule 2022 race report

Andrea Larson

July 27, 2022

Racing

Off the grid for 28 hours: Stubborn Mule 2022 race report

Andrea recaps the Stubborn Mule 30-hour adventure race in Wisconsin’s Northwoods encountering porcupine, turkey, and even a bear!