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What’s on your post-race bingo card as you try to explain what happened?

What’s on your post-race bingo card as you try to explain what happened?

Semi-Rad's Brendan Leonard offers up a useful smorgasboard of reasons your recent race didn't go as planned with this post-race bingo card.
Brendan Leonard
February 17, 2026
Be Bold, Start Cold

Be Bold, Start Cold

Bust out the big pack and every layer you own. It’s only a 45-minute run, but we’re not trying to freeze to death today. 🥶 Find more from Brendan Leonard on Instagram @Semi_Rad and explore his pieces curated exclusively for UltraSignup. RELATED: What’s on your post-race bingo card as you try to explain what happened? RELATED: What…
Brendan Leonard
November 18, 2025
What 2025 movie title best describes our last race?

What 2025 movie title best describes our last race?

K Pop Demon Hunters, because who among us has battled inner demons in glitter and gaiters?
Brendan Leonard
October 21, 2025
Things That Went Right in Your Big Race

Things That Went Right in Your Big Race

If everything went right every time, where’s the fun in that? Some stories (like almost puking on your pacer’s shoes) are too good to lose.
Brendan Leonard
September 23, 2025
Why are we kinda sad all of a sudden during our run?

Why are we kinda sad all of a sudden during our run?

Ultra emotions: one minute you’re vibin’, the next you’re crying at a tree.
Brendan Leonard
August 26, 2025
“How was your race last weekend?”

“How was your race last weekend?”

A simple question. Until it’s not.
Brendan Leonard
July 21, 2025
What are we training for?

What are we training for?

Anyone else in their Western States qualifying era? Find a qualifying race and do it for that .07% chance of getting in.
Brendan Leonard
June 24, 2025
Common Shapes of Race Maps

Common Shapes of Race Maps

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: race directors are artists. What's your preferred style of race map?
Brendan Leonard
May 20, 2025

What are we thinking at the starting line?

“Did I lock my car? Should’ve peed again. Wait… why am I nervous? This is fun, right?” Which dot are you?
Brendan Leonard
April 21, 2025

Why Did We Sign Up For That Race?

There are countless reasons to register for a trail race, which one of these speaks to you?
Brendan Leonard
March 17, 2025

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