Running on endurance

There is distance running, and then there is Dipsea running, up and over the slippery slope that separates Mill Valley from Stinson Beach. Steve Jaber, 58, of Mill Valley just completed his 10th Quad Dipsea - two round trips on the Dipsea Trail, totaling 28.4 miles.



Why: I am not a very fast runner, but I have really good endurance. In a race of this type, people tend to really slow down toward the end. I am able to maintain a steady pace throughout the entire run. This allows me to enjoy my time on the trails without suffering too much.

Greatest accomplishment: Finishing my 10th Quad Dipsea in late November. There is 9,276 feet of elevation gain and almost no flat sections. It took me eight hours to finish, placing me near the end.

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