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ultrarunning

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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Official G2G photos

utah0rbust October 16, 2015 Uncategorized

I’m still in recovery mode from the G2G Ultra nearly 3 weeks ago. 170 miles can do that to you, I guess 🙂 I’m just plain exhausted! I have had so many emotions lately. I’m glad that I am done! That I finished! I get sad when I look at …

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Grand to Grand Ultra: 170 miles of life-changing memories

utah0rbust October 2, 2015 Uncategorized

Shortly after finishing the grueling 170 mile desert traverse If you’ve ever wandered what it’s like to feel completely drained of every ounce of every bit of energy in your body, broiling hot, pain so severe that your feet and toes finally just go numb, uncontrollable and sporadic bouts of …

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Two weeks until the Grand to Grand Ultra

utah0rbust September 6, 2015 Uncategorized

I can’t believe that my race of a lifetime is just two weeks away. On Sunday, September 20, I will be running the Grand to Grand Ultra, the first and only self-supported footrace in America. My pack — I think I need a name for her. Suggestions? WHAT THIS MEANS: …

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Running with Dogs

utah0rbust August 5, 2015 Uncategorized

My training for the G2G Ultra is underway (in a big way!) and with only 45 days to go until the event, I’ve been focusing on the terrain which is going to be the hardest to conquer. Swags has been my pacer over the past couple of weeks. He’s an …

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Trail running in Kanab – to a waterglyph

utah0rbust August 1, 2015 Uncategorized

The Grand to Grand Ultra is just around the corner. It’s something like 50 days away (YIKES! I mean.. YAY!!!) So I’ve been training my butt off to get ready. I love trail running. But mostly I love trail running in my beautiful town of Kanab and the surrounding hills. …

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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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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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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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