Colton Gale

One of the last times I remember running really fast (for me) was the day this photo was taken. Racing the Bridge & Back 10k nearly alone for every step felt peaceful. Pace was swift but controlled. Pushing but… instagram.com/p/B5VhzRCnDzA/… – at Salem, MA

Snow in the forecast?! ...There's snow in the forecast!! 📸: kquadrone @ Bend, Oregon instagram.com/p/B5NscAAF0Ma/… – at Bend, OR

I've also spent countless Autumn Sunday mornings heading out for long runs. For a handful of years that was my life, preparing for a fall marathon. Though it's been a while since there was anything more than a… instagram.com/p/B45QL6XHS-U/… – at Bend, OR

I don't talk a lot about my training and prep with trailsandtarmac, just that I get out there and get after it. But this weekend was a pretty humbling session. 24 miles with 2x 6 miles close to marathon pace, net… instagram.com/p/B4xZbuzHs-Z/… – at Bend, OR

That feeling when they say this might be the last warm day of the year. #ugh 📸: kquadrone @ Bend Whitewater Park instagram.com/p/B4nLrcqFnUs/… – at Bend, OR

It is still and always 🍊 & ☕ season! #psl #basicbitch 📸: kquadrone @ Smith Rock State Park instagram.com/p/B4VQAWkH-de/… – at Oregon, USA

Whenever I prepare to crew and pace, I think back to the wonderful experiences of the past. This photo is from pacing Rod at the Leadville 100 last year. We left Twin Lakes Inbound aid with some changed goals but… instagram.com/p/B4NI44tne3a/… – at Colorado, USA

Running into the bulk of marathon season like... 📸: markstockampphotography stockamp_phodography @ Terrebonne, Oregon instagram.com/p/B3-bKrBniwS/… – at Terrebonne, OR

Just realized I haven't been invited to any weddings layely. Can't seem to explain why though... 🤔🙄 instagram.com/p/B37Q3-IHWVO/…

This South Sister summit was almost a year ago on the most beautiful November day I can remember. Turns out I have Bambi-legs on any kind of ice. Good thing Emma was there to help. 📸: kquadrone @ South Sister Summit instagram.com/p/B3w1BvsnbxX/… – at Bend, OR

The day was overcast to begin with and our run was a glorified hike, though it didn't matter because the conversation flowed. As we stood atop Crescent Mountain, we watched a summer storm roll in and engulf… instagram.com/p/B3fAO55HjLC/… – at Oregon, USA

Mark and I call this section of trail "the moving sidewalk". It's mildly rolling, straight singletrack that we always just seem to groove on. The dirt is fast and the views are exceptional. It feels like one of… instagram.com/p/B3Zl0xWnaUL/… – at Oregon, USA

For many years I ran mile after mile on roads dreamed of dirt. Both in form of singletrack as well as long, winding dirt roads. This marathon block I've converted my longer, tougher sessions almost exclusively to… instagram.com/p/B3PqVaMn-8o/… – at Oregon, USA

Just heard that next year's Eugene Marathon will be headed back to finishing on the 50 yard line at Autzen Stadium! The past couple years have been so special that it's tough to even think I won't be there… instagram.com/p/B3KR0tGHTb9/… – at Eugene, OR

When the morning is foggy, the single track is flowy, and the fruitbythefoot is as tasty as can be. 🕺🏻🏃‍♂️🤙🏻 📸: markstockampphotography @ Soda Creek Trail At Brokentop, Green Lakes instagram.com/p/B22r1Emn8zP/… – at Oregon, USA

Yeah, I could hang out on a mountaintop right about now. Anyone else? 📸: kquadrone @ Mount Thielsen instagram.com/p/B2uRJrHna--/… – at Oregon, USA

Fall Equinox got me feeling like... Go dance on the dirt at a lake in the mountains! 🏃🏻‍♂️🕺🏻 📸: markstockampphotography @ Todd Lake instagram.com/p/B2rOy7InhLw/… – at Oregon, USA

When marathon training starts but you're holding on to the off-season like... @ Savannah, Georgia instagram.com/p/B2hIkHKHBnY/… – at Savannah, GA

Sometimes I get dressed in the dark and my outfits end up looking like this. But I'm banking on nobody noticing because of the amazing sunrise. 📸: kquadrone @ Broken Top instagram.com/p/B2eeDp4n_k1/… – at Oregon, USA