Most people think of overripe bananas can only be used for banana bread - not anymore. This banana pancake recipe is both simple (just three ingredients) and a healthy way to start the day!
Andrea met her lofty goal and crushed the prior FKT, finishing in 6 days 10 hours. Since she did the entire 310 miles unsupported, so she carried all the food, clothes, sleep kit, and anything else she needed. In this blog, she dives into the gear she used on the trail.
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 prepares for her biggest challenge yet, tackling the 310 mile Superior Hiking Trail. Not only will this be her first thru-hike, but this also will be doubling her longest effort…so she’ll need to “Find Her Tough.”
Guest blogger, Shane Hitz, established a Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the SoNic under 24 hours, a 225 mile route Shane designed throughout the Northwoods. Although Shane is a frequent bikepacker, this was his first attempt to ride through the night.
With little paddling experience, our family escaped to the Bittersweet Lakes State Natural Area to enjoy the solitude normally experienced miles into remote wilderness like the Boundary Waters.
Andrea climbed up and down Rib Mountain 71 times to equal the height of Mount Everest, 29,029 feet and with the support of the IRONBULL community raised a dime for each foot she climbed! Andrea shares about the lead up and flawless execution on the big day.
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.
With winter hanging on, nothing is better than working in a toasty kitchen preparing comfort food for my family to enjoy. Although my children and husband are very complementary, the silence around the table says it all - especially with this family favorite recipe.
IRONBULL executive director, Andrea Larson, shares her experience at the Bandera Endurance Trail Run in Texas in the cover article of Ultra Running Magazine..
Making sausage is a multi-generational tradition synonymous with hunting for many families, that requires hours of work that is savored throughout the year.
