It takes a special kind of person to get into a Mixed Martial Arts ring. To willingly take a powerful punch to the face that can cause a concussion, black eyes, bloody nose or a knockout, makes for an arena where only the toughest of the tough need apply. Bobby King Bobby King is one of these tough fighters. He attributes his toughness to growing up with older brothers. “We … [Read more...]
Wasatch 100: How Far and Fast Can We Go?
For Jesse Rich, distance running started with the proverbial first step. This year he won the Wasatch 100, a 100-mile footrace traversing Utah’s rugged Wasatch mountains. But it all started in 2012 when his brother invited him out for a casual run. For the two brothers, enjoying each other’s company quickly became much more. For Jesse, running became a vehicle for … [Read more...]
Triple Crown of 200’s—Ben Light, Third-Place Finisher
ultra adjective / ul-tra Going beyond others or beyond due limit : EXTREME —Merriam-Webster Dictionary This fall, Utah ultra runner, Ben Light, finished three 200-mile races: Bigfoot 200, Tahoe 200, and the Moab 240; and he did it in less than three months—running a total of 645.8 miles in 225 hours, 53 minutes, and 58 seconds. Ben’s efforts were rewarded by placing … [Read more...]