Events
Armed Forces Day free kids run | 05.17.25
Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge | 5.24.25
Solstice Summit | 06.14.25
Free gravel rides | Summer 2025
Underdown Trail Races | 08.16.25
Rib Mountain Trail Races 50k, 25k, & 15k | 9.13.25
Red Granite Grinder | 10.11.25
Rib Mt Adventure Challenge - Winter Edition 12.06.25
Snowbound in the Underdown 02.21.26
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Events
Armed Forces Day free kids run | 05.17.25
Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge | 5.24.25
Solstice Summit | 06.14.25
Free gravel rides | Summer 2025
Underdown Trail Races | 08.16.25
Rib Mountain Trail Races 50k, 25k, & 15k | 9.13.25
Red Granite Grinder | 10.11.25
Rib Mt Adventure Challenge - Winter Edition 12.06.25
Snowbound in the Underdown 02.21.26
Who We Are
Mission + Goals
Our Team
Racer Testimonials
Donate
Outreach
Our Region
About the Area
Park & Trails
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Our Friends
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Andrea Larson
May 27, 2020
Lifestyle, Racing

A Run Down Memory Lane

Andrea Larson
May 27, 2020
Lifestyle, Racing
A Run Down Memory Lane

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.

Tagged: outdoor recreation, off-road, trail running, Erbach Park, Scotch Creek Woodland Preserve

Comment
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.

Tagged: Nine Mile Recreation Area, outdoor recreation, off-road, trail running

2 Comments
Andrea Larson
May 4, 2020
Family, Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin

Over the River and Through the Woods to the Eau Claire River Trail

Andrea Larson
May 4, 2020
Family, Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin
Over the River and Through the Woods to the Eau Claire River Trail

I have to admit, I didn’t even know about the Eau Claire River Trail until a couple of weeks ago. But I immediately put it on my ride list - little did I know about all the other things I’d discover on this ride!

Tagged: family, outdoor recreation, biking

Comment
Andrea Larson
April 27, 2020
Food

Beer Bread - No Bread, No Problem!

Andrea Larson
April 27, 2020
Food
Beer Bread - No Bread, No Problem!

With the Safer at Home order, our family is limiting our grocery runs. Rather than fretting when we are greeted with bare shelves in the bread aisle, we see this as an opportunity to have some family time making and enjoying homemade bread.

Tagged: homemade, DIY, recipe, healthy eating

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Andrea Larson
April 3, 2020
Family, Lifestyle

Realignment - balancing work, school, and family during COVID-19

Andrea Larson
April 3, 2020
Family, Lifestyle
Realignment - balancing work, school, and family during COVID-19

We are in an unprecedented time and are faced with balancing our lives in a completely new way. Like every household across the nation, we are adjusting to a new normal in our household.

Tagged: family, outdoor recreation

Comment
Andrea Larson
March 9, 2020
Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin, Guest Blog

A Colorado gal’s first winter in Wisconsin

Andrea Larson
March 9, 2020
Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin, Guest Blog
A Colorado gal’s first winter in Wisconsin

Guest blog contributor, Stephanie Hardi, shares her experience moving from Denver, CO to Wausau six months ago.

Tagged: winter recreation, snowshoeing, Nordic skiing, fat tire biking, downhill skiing, Granite Peak, Nine Mile Recreation Area

1 Comment
Andrea Larson
March 1, 2020
Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin, Guest Blog

A Denverite’s Top Five Winter Must Dos in Wausau, Wisconsin

Andrea Larson
March 1, 2020
Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin, Guest Blog
A Denverite’s Top Five Winter Must Dos in Wausau, Wisconsin

Guest blog contributor, Stephanie Hardi, shares her favorite things to do in Wausau she’s discovered this winter.

Tagged: winter recreation, snowshoeing, Nordic skiing, fat tire biking, downhill skiing, Granite Peak, Nine Mile Recreation Area

Comment
Andrea Larson
February 21, 2020
Racing

Kamikaze – Black Canyon 100k Race Recap

Andrea Larson
February 21, 2020
Racing
Kamikaze – Black Canyon 100k Race Recap

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. 

Tagged: outdoor, recreation, ultra marathon, trail race, Western States, Black Canyon 100k

1 Comment
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.

Tagged: IRONBULL, outdoor, recreation, Wausau, Central Wisconsin, triathlon, Nordic skiing, fat tire biking, snowshoeing, Nine Mile Recreation Area

1 Comment
Andrea Larson
January 21, 2020
Lifestyle, Racing, Central Wisconsin

Featured ski - Nine Mile 10k loop

Andrea Larson
January 21, 2020
Lifestyle, Racing, Central Wisconsin
Featured ski -  Nine Mile 10k loop

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.

Tagged: winter recreation, Nordic skiing, Nine Mile Recreation Area

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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.

Tagged: outdoor, recreation, ultra marathon, trail race, Western States, Bandera 100k

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Andrea Larson
January 7, 2020
Lifestyle

IRONBULL Spirit

Andrea Larson
January 7, 2020
Lifestyle
IRONBULL Spirit

It’s the time of year we hear a lot about “Christmas Spirit.” This is one of the many context of “spirit”. Recently, I had the opportunity to speak to about 50 sixth grade students on the topic of Spirit as part of a kickoff on a focus on Mind, Body, and Spirit. At IRONBULL we have a phrase “WHY NOT?” that encompasses our spirit.

Tagged: outdoor recreation, health

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Andrea Larson
November 19, 2019
Food, Racing

In Pursuit of a Golden Ticket

Andrea Larson
November 19, 2019
Food, Racing
In Pursuit of a Golden Ticket

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.

Tagged: outdoor, recreation, ultra marathon, trail race, Western States, healthy eating

1 Comment
Andrea Larson
November 13, 2019
Food, Gardening

Brussels!

Andrea Larson
November 13, 2019
Food, Gardening
Brussels!

Brussel sprouts were one of those vegetables that many of us have had to sit at the table for seemingly hours before we would get excused as a child. Not anymore!

Tagged: organic, homemade, garden, farmer's market, local produce, DIY

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Andrea Larson
November 7, 2019
Racing

Dressing for the weather

Andrea Larson
November 7, 2019
Racing
Dressing for the weather

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!

Tagged: adventure racing, winter recreation, biking, running, paddling

Comment
Andrea Larson
October 29, 2019
Food, Gardening

Hearty root vegetables

Andrea Larson
October 29, 2019
Food, Gardening
Hearty root vegetables

Although growing season is over, that doesn’t mean we still can’t enjoy yummy vegetables from the garden.

Tagged: canning, organic, homemade, garden, food preservation, farmer's market, local produce, DIY

1 Comment
Andrea Larson
October 23, 2019
Racing, Central Wisconsin

We have epic right under our noses

Andrea Larson
October 23, 2019
Racing, Central Wisconsin
We have epic right under our noses

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.

Tagged: IRONBULL, outdoor, recreation, Wausau, Central Wisconsin, Rib Mountain State Park, biking, gravel grinder

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Andrea Larson
October 14, 2019
Safety, Lifestyle, Racing

High Vis, it's more then just neon

Andrea Larson
October 14, 2019
Safety, Lifestyle, Racing
High Vis, it's more then just neon

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

Tagged: racing, biking, safety

Comment
Andrea Larson
October 8, 2019
Racing

Many hands make light work

Andrea Larson
October 8, 2019
Racing
Many hands make light work

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

Tagged: IRONBULL, outdoor, recreation, Wausau, Central Wisconsin, ultra marathon, Rib Mountain State Park

Comment
Andrea Larson
October 2, 2019
Food, Gardening

Simply unbeetable!

Andrea Larson
October 2, 2019
Food, Gardening
Simply unbeetable!

Enjoying fresh garden produce is “unbeetable”. After collecting several buckets of beets and beet greens, I share a little about this superfood.

Tagged: canning, organic, homemade, garden, food preservation, farmer's market, local produce, DIY

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