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ultra adventures

Baggin’ Delano Peak: Flowers, Snow, and the most impressive views EVER!

utah0rbust July 10, 2016 Uncategorized

Took my breath away — litereally My most happy place and new favorite forest Steve knows that the way to my heart is a really hard hike with breath-taking views. I suggested that we check out the Tushar Mountains on the way home from Salt Lake because there’s a killer …

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Two more miles: Bryce Canyon Ultra

utah0rbust June 21, 2016 Uncategorized

About 5 miles to the finish. I already started writing this race report in my head around mile 24. You know, you have a lot of time on your hands when you’re running a whole lot of miles in the middle of nowhere. It went something like this “Wow, I …

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Monument Valley 50 miler: Puke, sweat and tears

utah0rbust March 25, 2016 Scenic - Ultramarathon

“It always seems impossible until it is done.” ~ Nelson Mandela Harry’s feelin’ it! I’ve been really procrastinating on writing this race report. I want to remember everything — every beautiful sight, every breath-taking moment, and even those really painful steps and emotional breakdowns (although I don’t want to relive …

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Antelope Canyon 50: Third times a charm!

utah0rbust February 25, 2016 Scenic - Ultramarathon

Literally on the edge 🙂 I ran my first 50 mile race 2 years ago, almost exactly. And it was this race, the Antelope Canyon 50. It was this race that hurled me, full throttle, into a new obsession — running far, and farther. It was this race that made …

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Capitol Reef ULTRA Adventure

utah0rbust July 13, 2015 Uncategorized

The view from the very top of our first big hike up…. a couple thousand feet. A few weeks ago I decided I was going to sign up for the Capitol Reef 50k. I’ve been plagued by a series of SUPER annoying running injuries, the worst and stupidest being plantar …

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Grand Canyon Ultra: Get ready for draw-dropping beauty

utah0rbust April 28, 2015 Grand Canyon - Scenic - Ultramarathon

Are you ready for this? On May16 & 17 this could be YOU at the Grand Canyon Ultra. I love, love love LOVE the Grand Canyon. I’m a little bit sentimental about this particular ultramarathon (hosted by Ultra Adventures — the very BEST when it comes to destination trail races …

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Antelope Canyon 50 miler: A Sandy Beast

utah0rbust February 23, 2015 Scenic - Ultramarathon

Beware: beautiful, beautiful pain ahead. I need to write this blog now. In just about 24 hours I will forget all about the brutal, agonizing, painful, emotional, and grueling parts — only to be replaced by the wonderful, exhilarating, amazing, breath-taking, powerful, all-encompassing beauty of the experience. I am going …

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Time to get serious — 2 weeks til Antelope Canyon 50 miler

utah0rbust February 5, 2015 Uncategorized

I’m going for round 2 at the Antelope Canyon 50 miler on Feb 21. I am SO EXCITED! Antelope Canyon was my first foray into the world of ultrarunning last year. My slightly crazy friend Cory (I mean that in the very best way) convinced me that since Antelope Canyon …

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I just signed up for my first 100 miler

utah0rbust January 28, 2015 Uncategorized

Crazy? Stupid? Crazy stupid? I just registered for the Zion 100 Ultra. The climb up Gooseberry Mesa is insane, and breathtaking! I love Zion National Park. It’s probably my most favorite place on Earth. Living in Kanab, UT, Zion is practically in my back yard. It’s my kid’s first “playground”. …

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an ULTRA amazing opportunity!

utah0rbust November 2, 2014 Uncategorized

I’m almost too excited to type this post. I’ve been asked to be an Ambassador for Ultra Adventures! Ultra Adventures organizes trail and endurance running events in and around the southern Utah and AZ area. Running through antelope canyon in the inaugural Antelope Canyon 100 last February Last year I …

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Jill Williams

I'm Jill and I'm an outdoor junkie, personal trainer, and certified bunny hugger. I am in love with the red rocks and desolate landscape that southern Utah offers. The outdoors is what feeds my soul. I love of trail running, hiking, exploring and photography. I spend nearly all of my free time exploring the high desert with my husband, 2 kids, and an unruly pack of mutts. xoxo

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Workin on the outdoor bar today 😍 Workin on the outdoor bar today 😍
Welcome to my new Instagram feed All I Post is Cat Welcome to my new Instagram feed All I Post is Cats brought to you by @bestfriendsanimalsociety 😅 made new friends today #catfriendsarethebestfriends
This is the best cat @bestfriendsanimalsociety and This is the best cat @bestfriendsanimalsociety and he need a home!!!! #adoptpendalton #adopt #lovebug #mycoworkersarethebest #catsofinstagram #sdoptacat #savethemall #donuts
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First of many Moms Only camping trip with a gaggle First of many Moms Only camping trip with a gaggle of kids and the best spot on the planet 🍾😍❤️💯#momsrule #camping #girlsgonewild #utahisrad
We didn’t #findthespine but we did find this epi We didn’t #findthespine but we did find this epic honeycomb 🙌 #needmoreclues #beesarecool
I didn’t #findthespine but I found a lot of real I didn’t #findthespine but I found a lot of really neat things out there while tryin’! #rad #desertlife #trailjunkie #kanab #utahisrad #arrowhead #shedhunting #muledeer
Tonight’s amazing stormy sunset 🙌 #kanab #ura Tonight’s amazing stormy sunset 🙌 #kanab #urahisrad
Last weekend @wrxplore and I FINALLY found this el Last weekend @wrxplore and I FINALLY found this elusive rock art panel going on just a couple vague clues.. 5 weekends and 40+ hours looking high and low.. we did it 🙌 #rad #petroglyphs #pictographs #aboyandhisdog #art
Found the coolest million(s) year old clam fossil! Found the coolest million(s) year old clam fossil! Never found d a full fossil like this before.. wonder if there’s a pearl inside 🤗 #oldstuff #fossils #rad #utahisrad
I’m not sayin’.... 👽 #itwasaliens #rad #exp I’m not sayin’.... 👽 #itwasaliens #rad #explore #archaeology #ancientaliens
These 2 🤗❤️🤗 These 2 🤗❤️🤗
Stormy magic + rainbow-y #kanab #springtime #rainb Stormy magic + rainbow-y #kanab #springtime #rainbow
My cat is seriously too ridiculously much 🙃🙂 My cat is seriously too ridiculously much 🙃🙂 #thosewhiskers #catsofinstagram #tuxedocatsofinstagram #fashion #mycatisawesome #savethemall #bestfriendsanimalsociety #prettyinpink
Best part of my day was meeting this gal @bestfrie Best part of my day was meeting this gal @bestfriendsroadhouse who was here with her humans for vacay. #winning #petfriendly #petfriendlyhotel #bestfriendsanimalsociety #kanab
Such a fun find tonight.. not sure how it got miss Such a fun find tonight.. not sure how it got missed last year! 🙌 #elusive #shedhunting #muledeer #kanab #highfive
Now that @herowithfangs is feeling better, she’s Now that @herowithfangs is feeling better, she’s become quite a vocal princess demanding all sorts of things. I have discovered she likes going out for walks, cat nip, dirt, and lizards 🤗 👑 #ilovemycat #savethemall #adoptdontshop
Sunset drives with mr. Swags are my fav 🥰 (his Sunset drives with mr. Swags are my fav 🥰 (his too) #kanab #sunset #southernutah #beautahful #copilot
Who knew string of pearls got flowers? #happyplant Who knew string of pearls got flowers? #happyplant #stringofpearls #inbloom #plantaddict
Happy storm clouds ☁️🌨⛅️🤗 Happy storm clouds ☁️🌨⛅️🤗
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