How to Train For and Finish the Georgia Death Race
I ran the 2023 edition of the Georgia Death Race, finishing with a time of 19:40:51. Good enough for 41st out of 243 runners who …
2023 Running Goals and Plans
I’m a little late putting together my running goals for 2023, but better late than never. I have some long-term running goals that don’t change: …
The Lake Russell Great Loop
There are four primary hiking trails that can be accessed from the Lake Russell Recreation Area: If you know what you’re doing, you can string …
GDR Countdown
In less than 6 weeks I’ll toe the line at the Georgia Death Race. At 5 AM on Saturday, March 25, 2023, I’ll join a …
FYS Enemy of the State (Re-Recorded): Smoothing Out the Rough Edges
Way back in 2010, Four Year Strong released a phenomenal album called Enemy of State. I wasn’t an FYS fan back in 2010 – I …
Running Takes Patience
In my late twenties, following a string of overuse injuries, I was convinced my body just couldn’t handle running and resigned myself to being unable …
2022 Yeti Snakebite 50k Race Report
The Yeti Snakebite 50k (“Snakebite”) is a trail race put on by the Yeti Trail Runners at Sweetwater Creek State Park in Lithia Springs, GA …
Misadventures In Running Fast
Over the past year, on three separate occasions I’ve decided to start incorporating some speed work into my training regimen – nothing too crazy, just …
Altra Olympus 4 Review
A couple of months ago I shared my initial impressions of the Altra Olympus 4. I’ve now run 177 miles in these shoes since early …
Conquer the Rock 2022: Race Weekend Recap
Last Friday afternoon I loaded up my Ford Transit and along with my three oldest sons made the 90 minute drive over to Table Rock …