Gemini Adventures

Stage Race Sunday! Who’s coming to play in the desert this year? A rescue bunny wrangler, Heather Hart, joins us from the hot & humid training grounds of South Carolina! Marital Status: Married Number of Children: Two boys Occupation: I am a certified exercise physiologist, and I spend my days working as a personal trainer and group exercise instructor at a local gym, and also “run” (put totally intended) an endurance coaching business with my husband. Years running: 11 Years […]

Pain and Glory Last year’s overall winner Brian Passenti shares the pain and glory of persistence in his race report from the 2017 Desert Rats Kokopelli 150 stage race. “My feet are raw, really raw. Specifically my heals. I have hardened callus skin on most of my toes. Basically dried out blisters. I am sure I will lose two of the toe nails. My calf is tight, the right one. My left is much worse. My quads are literally peeling, sunburnt. […]

Stage Race Sunday! Who’s coming to play in the desert this year? Taking a step up in distance, Maryland’s Phil Pinti will be representing his crew of crazy running friends. Marital Status: Widower Number of Children: 2 kiddos; 5 year old and a 3 year old Occupation: Analyst Years running: 14 Years running ultras: 2 Ultras I have done: (2) 50 Milers; (4) 50K Favorite race and why: I have run the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) the last 4 years; […]

Eight Tips in Preparing for Desert Endurance Races Are you a desert Runner? You will be soon! Running in a hot, dry climate comes with its own challenges, as does the sometimes soft, sandy footing.  Think through your training and equipment ahead of time to give yourself the greatest chance for a successful day on the trails!  Susan Nowell shares her top tips for desert running on Ultra Running Limited: 1. Be Adaptable to Weather Changes The first thing most people think […]

Stage Race Sunday! Who’s coming to play in the desert this year? From Like A Bigfoot podcast fame, Chris Ward hops over the Continental Divide to join the fun! Marital Status: Married Number of Children: 2 Occupation: Self-Employed Years running: 10 Years running ultras: 5 Ultras I have done: Monument Valley 50 Miler Mount Masochist 50 Miler Quest for the Crest 50k Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock 50k Table Rock 50k Mountain RATS 50k Grayson Highlands 50k Holiday Lake 50k […]

Stage Race Sunday! Who’s coming to play in the desert this year? A ‘local boy’, Bob Stuka hails from Colorado Springs and is ready for more desert adventures! Marital Status: Married Number of Children: 2 Occupation: Self-Employed Years running: 6+ Years running ultras: 1+ Ultras I have done: 1. Grand Canyon Ultra 2. Mountain Rats 50k 3. Copper Mountains 50k Favorite race and why: My favorite trail is Manitou Springs Incline and I like it because it’s steep and challenging […]

February Letter from Reid | Adventurers, Sometimes I can’t believe how fortunate I am. I live in a time where a full recovery from a broken leg  is not only possible but expected. Cities are easy to navigate, I have a job where I mostly sit in front of a computer and I can even work out at a gym to keep in shape while my leg heals. I’ve been dabbling in some short hikes/runs but had my first true […]