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Person trail running on rocky terrain with snow-covered mountains in the background.

Man jogging on a desert trail with snow-capped mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.

Runner finishes a trail race at the UTMB event, surrounded by cheering spectators and event banners.

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Silhouette of a person running in a landscape with mountains in the background.

Trail runner with trekking poles on a mountainous path, wearing a cap and backpack, with scenic views of mountains and valleys in the background.

Person in blue shirt and headlamp standing on a dirt path with snow-capped mountains in the background at dusk.

Runner in green shorts and cap finishing a race, surrounded by cheering spectators near a blue HOKA banner.

A monochrome image of a male trail runner wearing a race number 39, running through a forested trail. He is wearing a cap, sunglasses, and hydration gear. Sunlight filters through the trees, casting shadows on the path.

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A vast mountain landscape with green valleys and snow patches, featuring a clear blue sky. Two hikers are seen on a trail, and a small green lake is visible in the foreground.

Man running in desert with mountains in background

Person climbing a rocky mountain ridge with a backpack, surrounded by a vast landscape of mountains and lakes under a clear blue sky.

Mountain climber ascending a rocky peak with lakes and rugged mountainous terrain in the background.

A person wearing a jacket and sunglasses, hiking in a mountainous area with snow patches and grassy terrain.

Man running down rocky hill, wearing blue shorts, white shirt, and white cap

Person standing on a rocky mountain peak with a vast mountain range and blue sky in the background.

Person running on a rocky trail by a mountain lake with wildflowers, surrounded by mountains and a partly cloudy sky.

Two people trail running in a mountainous area, wearing athletic gear and using trekking poles on a clear day.

Hikers on a trail in an alpine landscape with a turquoise lake and mountain range on a clear day.

Person wearing a headlamp in the dark, adjusting a backpack.

A man running uphill on a forest trail, wearing a white cap, sunglasses, a hydration vest, and running shorts, with a numbered race bib attached. He is participating in a trail running event.

Trail runner wearing a hat and sunglasses, running through a mountainous landscape with greenery and dirt path.

Two men trail running with trekking poles on a rocky mountain path; scenic vista with mountains and a turquoise lake in the background.

Two hikers descending a rocky mountain slope with patches of snow, surrounded by rugged peaks and a valley with a forested area in the distance under a clear blue sky.

Man wearing sunglasses and a cap smiling in front of a picturesque mountain landscape with a turquoise lake and snow patches.

Runner celebrating at the finish line of a UTMB World Series event, holding a banner that reads 'Hoka Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB,' with spectators in the background.

Group of people crossing a shallow river using a safety rope, wearing helmets and life vests, with rocky terrain and greenery in the background.

Man in athletic clothing standing in desert landscape with snow-capped mountains in the background.

UTMB25_AMAZFIT_PRESHOOTING_(c) the.adventure.bakery-7.jpg

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Person trail running on rocky terrain with snow-covered mountains in the background.

Man jogging on a desert trail with snow-capped mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.

Runner finishes a trail race at the UTMB event, surrounded by cheering spectators and event banners.

UTMB25_AMAZFIT_PRESHOOTING_(c) the.adventure.bakery-36.jpg

Silhouette of a person running in a landscape with mountains in the background.

Trail runner with trekking poles on a mountainous path, wearing a cap and backpack, with scenic views of mountains and valleys in the background.

Person in blue shirt and headlamp standing on a dirt path with snow-capped mountains in the background at dusk.

Runner in green shorts and cap finishing a race, surrounded by cheering spectators near a blue HOKA banner.

A monochrome image of a male trail runner wearing a race number 39, running through a forested trail. He is wearing a cap, sunglasses, and hydration gear. Sunlight filters through the trees, casting shadows on the path.

UTMB25_AMAZFIT_PRESHOOTING_(c) the.adventure.bakery-44.jpg

A vast mountain landscape with green valleys and snow patches, featuring a clear blue sky. Two hikers are seen on a trail, and a small green lake is visible in the foreground.

Man running in desert with mountains in background

Person climbing a rocky mountain ridge with a backpack, surrounded by a vast landscape of mountains and lakes under a clear blue sky.

Mountain climber ascending a rocky peak with lakes and rugged mountainous terrain in the background.

A person wearing a jacket and sunglasses, hiking in a mountainous area with snow patches and grassy terrain.

Man running down rocky hill, wearing blue shorts, white shirt, and white cap

Person standing on a rocky mountain peak with a vast mountain range and blue sky in the background.

Person running on a rocky trail by a mountain lake with wildflowers, surrounded by mountains and a partly cloudy sky.

Two people trail running in a mountainous area, wearing athletic gear and using trekking poles on a clear day.

Hikers on a trail in an alpine landscape with a turquoise lake and mountain range on a clear day.

Person wearing a headlamp in the dark, adjusting a backpack.

A man running uphill on a forest trail, wearing a white cap, sunglasses, a hydration vest, and running shorts, with a numbered race bib attached. He is participating in a trail running event.

Trail runner wearing a hat and sunglasses, running through a mountainous landscape with greenery and dirt path.

Two men trail running with trekking poles on a rocky mountain path; scenic vista with mountains and a turquoise lake in the background.

Two hikers descending a rocky mountain slope with patches of snow, surrounded by rugged peaks and a valley with a forested area in the distance under a clear blue sky.

Man wearing sunglasses and a cap smiling in front of a picturesque mountain landscape with a turquoise lake and snow patches.

Runner celebrating at the finish line of a UTMB World Series event, holding a banner that reads 'Hoka Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB,' with spectators in the background.

Group of people crossing a shallow river using a safety rope, wearing helmets and life vests, with rocky terrain and greenery in the background.

Man in athletic clothing standing in desert landscape with snow-capped mountains in the background.

UTMB25_AMAZFIT_PRESHOOTING_(c) the.adventure.bakery-7.jpg

THF25 Rod ©photossports_9.jpg

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Three weeks ago I was out for three days feeling every sensation we were meant to feel, and some we probably weren’t. Obviously I’ve been asked many times now “how was the jmt?” and I think every time I’ve just broken in

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Rod is coming out of night two on his JMT (NOBO) FKT attempt. It’s currently 6am and he has just reached Silver Pass (Mile 140) with a current time of 47hrs, which is behind the targeted pace by about 4hrs. His crew on the trial says he’s

i always forget how much i love september. the disappointment from shorter days marking the end of summer is usually superseded by the peace from lit up skies, crisp fresh air, colorful landscapes, and a motivation to get out as much as possible befo

All the unknowns of UTMB are actually what provide me with the most peace. I think having a plan for everything is what stresses me out the most when it comes to racing, especially when you need that plan to work to have the perfect day.

When I look

Amidst the complex planning for the 5000 piece puzzle that is UTMB, the best advice and words of encouragement I’ve gotten all week have also been the simplest (and the most French):
“Be strong, Rod.”

One big loop coming up tomorr

Can’t really describe how I’m feeling about the outcome so I won’t try. If you’ve been there, you know. If you’ve invested so much into something and made questionable sacrifices for it, you know. If you did that, execut

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ROD IS THROUGH MICHIGAN BLUFF (MILE 55.7) IN 9TH PLACE. ITS HOT! NEXT STOP, FORESTHILL! @hoka @never.second @wser
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ROD IS LEAD RUNNER THROUGH ROBINSON FLAT. CLOSE RACE UP FRONT BUT HE IS LOOKING STRONG! @wser @hoka @never.second
📸 @cody.mathison

almost go time. fifth western states in a row tomorrow and while i don’t even recognize the 2021 version of me i guess the core formula remains the same as the first try.

run honest.
read the room.
capitalize on what the day gives you.
roll th

it was me versus my body out there @canyonsenduranceruns
the best part about this sport is getting to push with your friends and competitors to do crazy things and get the most out of each other. unfortunate when you can’t do that and the fight

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i have been very lucky to have these mentors, coaches, and training partners in my life believing in me. this year would not have looked the same without you all. 😌
keep your circles tight and trust them. there’s a reason life brought you toge