Cruel Jewel 100 Planning: Gear, Nutrition, and Logistics
In less than three days I’ll start the Cruel Jewel 100 (CJ100). I’m pretty evenly split between excited and nervous. The answer to nerves is … Read more
The Calm Before the Storm: Tapering and Fine Tuning for Cruel Jewel 100
Cruel Jewel 100 (CJ100) starts in 11 days. This past weekend I ran my last long run and I am now firmly into taper and … Read more
CJ100 Training Update
I’m registered to run the Cruel Jewel 100 ultramarathon on May 15, 2026. That’s just over 8 weeks from today. I’ve been back to regular … Read more
Ready or Not, Here I Come: Training for CJ100
For the last couple of years I’ve tried to find balance as a runner. Balance between running and training for races that inspire me while … Read more
Training Like a Newbie
One of the lessons I took away from 2025 was to prioritize consistency over intensity; to train each day with the goal of being able … Read more
My Goals for 2025
Every year I like to set a few goals for the year. I know all the reasons why this is silly, but I still find … Read more
Taking an Ultra Break
Over the last two years I’ve run three ultramarathons that were longer than 50 miles. I ran the Georgia Death Race in March 2023 (70 … Read more
2024 Georgia Jewel 100 Race Report
At noon on Friday, September 21, 2024, I started the Georgia Jewel 100. I felt a mix of excitement and trepidation as I set out … Read more
Goodbye Scout
In June 2017, a starving, flea-and-tick covered puppy wandered into our lives. For the last 7 years she has been a member of our family. … Read more
Rabun Half Marathon 2024 Race Report
I’ve run the Rabun Half Marathon four years in a row. It’s a great laid-back no-frills race that’s run the first Sunday of June every … Read more