Sky to Summit 50k 2021 Race Report
Sky to Summit proved to be as hard and as beautiful as advertised. The climbs and descents were long and steep. The single-track trails were …
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My Sky to Summit Plan of Attack
As I mentioned in my last post, I’m a bit antsy waiting for Saturday when I’ll take on the Sky to Summit 50k. While I …
Four More Days of Waiting
I’m always a bit uneasy and fidgety in the week leading up to a race. Finding the right balance between freshness and fitness may be …
How I Rehabbed My Angry IT Band
Six weeks ago I hurt my IT band. I angered the finicky fascia during an 8-hour ultra-distance run (37 miles) and I’ve spent the last …
Lady of the Lake 8 Hour Race 2021 Race Report
I started the Lady of the Lake 8 hour race with high hopes. I came to race day with a ton of base mileage under …
Race Report: Rabun Half Marathon 2021
This past weekend I ran the Rabun Half Marathon – a low-key trail race that eschews swag and finisher awards in favor of a low …
Snowbird Challenge Race Report
This past Saturday I laced up my Hoka’s for the Snowbird Challenge 50k race. This was my first ever 50k – actually, the longest race …
Exploring New Trails at Lake Russell WMA: Sourwood and Ladyslipper Trails
This weekend I explored two new trails in the Lake Russell Wildlife Management Area (WMA): Sourwood and Ladyslippers. Both of these trails are on the …
Currahee Mountain to Lake Russell and Back
Someone should organize an out-and-back marathon that starts at Lake Russell, summits Currahee Mountain at the midway point, and ends back on the banks of …
Early-Morning Running Routine: Seven-Week Check-In
Back on November 2nd, I started getting up an hour earlier with the goal of getting in 3 runs per week more consistently. As of …