Andrea Larson

January 7, 2021

Racing

Welcome to Adventure Racing Part 2

Andrea Larson

January 7, 2021

Racing

Looking for adventure racing tips - glean insight in part 2 of 2 on adventure racing.

Andrea Larson

December 24, 2020

Racing

Welcome to Adventure Racing Part 1

Andrea Larson

December 24, 2020

Racing

Looking for adventure? The premise of adventure racing is that participants use a map and compass to navigate through an unmarked course using several disciplines. Gain some insights to this unique sport.

Andrea Larson

October 21, 2020

Racing, Guest Blog

Survival: 2020 Red Granite Grinder Race Report – 50 mile route

Andrea Larson

October 21, 2020

Racing, Guest Blog

Survival: 2020 Red Granite Grinder Race Report – 50 mile route

Recent Wausau transplant, Schwan Hardi, shares his experience surviving the Red Granite Grinder bike race.

Andrea Larson

October 13, 2020

Racing

The Human Factor

Andrea Larson

October 13, 2020

Racing

Just as falling is a part of trail running, making a wrong turn is a reality in trail racing. I still remember the first time I made a wrong turn over 20 years ago since it still stings. And hundreds of races later, wrong turns are still a part of my races.

Andrea Larson

October 6, 2020

Racing, Guest Blog

Race report: IRONBULL Ultra Trail – COVID Edition

Andrea Larson

October 6, 2020

Racing, Guest Blog

Race report: IRONBULL Ultra Trail – COVID Edition

Guest blogger, Rob Hoehn, shares his experience returning to the IRONBULL Ultra Trail 50k in 2020 which looked a lot different than last year.

Andrea Larson

July 27, 2020

Racing, Guest Blog

24 HOURS

Andrea Larson

July 27, 2020

Racing, Guest Blog

Guest blogger, Rob Hoehn, shares his experience in his first ultra triathlon, Washington Island Ultra.

Andrea Larson

May 27, 2020

Lifestyle, Racing

A Run Down Memory Lane

Andrea Larson

May 27, 2020

Lifestyle, Racing

Even though I hadn’t stepped on the trails in years, each footfall is flooded with memories as I run through Scotch Creek Woodland Preserve in Edgar and Erbach Park in Athens.

Andrea Larson

May 15, 2020

Lifestyle, Racing, Guest Blog

The perfect start for beginning runners – virtual racing

Andrea Larson

May 15, 2020

Lifestyle, Racing, Guest Blog

The perfect start for beginning runners – virtual racing

Guest blog contributor, Stephanie Hardi, shares her experience virtual racing.

Andrea Larson

February 21, 2020

Racing

Kamikaze – Black Canyon 100k Race Recap

Andrea Larson

February 21, 2020

Racing

I told my husband as I prepared for the Black Canyon 100k I would likely be a kamikaze in my attempt to go out hard and hang on. I went for it and paid the price.

Andrea Larson

January 31, 2020

Racing

Bringing it all together: Wausau Winter Triathlon

Andrea Larson

January 31, 2020

Racing

Bringing it all together: Wausau Winter Triathlon

The inaugural Wausau Winter Triathlon came together, just like racers were able to bring three disciplines together on race day.

Andrea Larson

January 21, 2020

Lifestyle, Racing, Central Wisconsin

Featured ski - Nine Mile 10k loop

Andrea Larson

January 21, 2020

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 twists and turns of the 10k loop.

Andrea Larson

January 16, 2020

Racing

Bandera 100k recap - Glass half full or half empty?

Andrea Larson

January 16, 2020

Racing

Bandera 100k recap - Glass half full or half empty?

As an engineer, I evaluate everything. Here I evaluate the Bandera 100k, trying to determine what I learned to make my next race (only a month away) better.

Andrea Larson

November 19, 2019

Food, Racing

In Pursuit of a Golden Ticket

Andrea Larson

November 19, 2019

Food, Racing

With the support of my husband, I am attempting a top ten finish at North America’s most prestigious ultra marathon, the Western States 100. But just getting to the start line will be half the battle.

Andrea Larson

November 7, 2019

Racing

Dressing for the weather

Andrea Larson

November 7, 2019

Racing

With the start of winter, seemingly overnight, it’s important to dress for the weather. This weekend’s Milwaukee Area Fall Frenzy Adventure Race was a great example of how preparation can make a cold day a great day!

Andrea Larson

October 23, 2019

Racing, Central Wisconsin

We have epic right under our noses

Andrea Larson

October 23, 2019

Racing, Central Wisconsin

Because of the awesome team I am surrounded by, IRONBULL was able to put on not just an epic race course, but an epic event from start to finish at the inaugural Red Granite Grinder bike race.

Andrea Larson

October 14, 2019

Safety, Lifestyle, Racing

High Vis, it's more then just neon

Andrea Larson

October 14, 2019

Safety, Lifestyle, Racing

Being visible is critical when outside – especially with the shorter length of daylight in the fall and during hunting season.

Andrea Larson

October 8, 2019

Racing

Many hands make light work

Andrea Larson

October 8, 2019

Racing

The inaugural IRONBULL event, the IRONBULL Ultra Trail 50k/15k race came together seamlessly thanks to so many supporters.

Andrea Larson

September 24, 2019

Racing

Conquering Marji - an inside look

Andrea Larson

September 24, 2019

Racing

After eight years off from a running race, I lace up my shoes again for the Marji Gesick 100 trail race, a challenging trail race.

Andrea Larson

September 17, 2019

Racing

Tips from the top - IRONBULL Ultra Trail race tips

Andrea Larson

September 17, 2019

Racing

Tips from the top - IRONBULL Ultra Trail race tips

Andrea Larson, ultra running since 2008, shares tips that may be helpful to other racers, especially since many of the IRONBULL Ultra Trail racers are competing in their first trail and/or ultra.

Andrea Larson

August 5, 2019

Racing

View from the sidelines: Part 2

Andrea Larson

August 5, 2019

Racing

I reminiscence about being intimidated the first time experiencing the Woodson YMCA triathlon and share stories of others including several that have overcome significant obstacles just to toe the start line.