I am Ed Shelton – endurance athlete, death racer, ultra-runner, father to two girls. As of December 2017, I have completed 35 GORUCk events (2 HTLs, 1Triple Challenge, 6 Heavies, 20 Tough/Challenges, 9 Lights), the 2015 Summer Death Race, 7 100-mile (or more) trail races, and several other trail ultras. This is blog’s purpose is to record and share my various adventures.
Why Fox-Runner? Because of the Fox.
In mythology and folklores, foxes are often portrayed as tricksters full of cunning. As a spirit animal, a fox provides guidance to quickly finding your way around obstacles and resistance, to develop quick thinking and adaptability. The fox is a guide when facing tricky situations. The fox is associated with:
- Physical or mental responsiveness, increased awareness
- Cunning; seeing through deception; call to be discerning
- Ability to find a solution, to be swift in tricky situations
- Affinity with nocturnal activities and dream work
The spirit of the fox inspires developing sharp mental skills, such as analytical intelligence, deductive powers, and acute observation, along with developing physical alertness and responsiveness.
During my endurance events, ultra runs, and life in general, the spirit of the fox best symbolizes me and my approach to the challenges in front of me.