ALTAR - 2006

ALTAR - 12/16/2006 - 32 Miles - Alot of Elevation - 10:04:04

Matt Kirk put on an aswome Run! It was hell up to the Blue Ridge Parkway. After the parkway this run was a breeze.

Thunder Road Marathon - Charlotte, NC

The Thunder Road Marathon took place in my hometown of Charlotte, NC. The temperatures early in the morning were close to 18 degrees. Low 20's at the start line. I think this helped me run my fastest marathon to date, 3:37:33 PR.

The key for me running a strong race was keeping a healthy consistent pace. The positive energy from everyone cheering helped me go faster! My little brothers Mooj, Hyze, and my sister Lujain showed up at the finish. Seeing them gave me the strength to push a strong sprint to the finish line.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2961282740953193379&q=thunder+road+finish

Triple Lakes 40 Miler

23rd place, 8:08:50 time in this first ever ultra marathon of 40 miles!

Mt. Rainier

Mt. Baker

Rim to Rim - Grand Canyon, Arizona

Colberts Ridge Winter Camping

Here are some older photos of our winter camp at the junction of the Colberts Ridge Trail and the Black Mountain Crest Trail. It was cold!