My Latest Work Soundtrack: Banjophony
I tend to listen to music when I’m doing focused work and I prefer instrumental music for that particular purpose. Recently the Spotify algorithm suggested … Read more
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My Current Plantar Fasciitis Recovery Strategy
Update, July 2023: At this point, I’ve found the most effective combination to be: With that simple combination my plantar issues have been reduced dramatically … Read more
How to Develop a Sustainable Exercise Habit
I recently had a conversation with a friend and coworker who has an on-again off-again relationship with exercise. My friend is highly-motivated in life in … Read more
Why I’ve Switched to Non-Alcoholic Beer
I really enjoy a nice beer. However, I don’t enjoy how having a beer or two impacts me. Anytime I have a beer: For all … Read more
Salomon Speedcross 6 Review
The Salomon Speedcross 6 do one thing really well: they provide the best traction I’ve ever experienced in the worst conditions. Anytime I tell someone … Read more
Hoka Speedgoat 5 Review
I’ve put 156 trail miles on my Hoka One One Speedgoat 5’s, and at this point I think they are the best trail ultramarathon shoes … Read more
Re-Re-Reconsidering the Value of Social Media
Every so often I realize social media has grown to consume an outsized portion of my time and brain space, and consider getting off social … Read more
Georgia Death Race 2023: Race Report
The Georgia Death Race (GDR) has been on my radar for several years. I first heard of the race several years ago before I had … Read more
How to 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 … Read more
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: … Read more