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 … Read more
Running
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 … Read more
A Few Views Along My Run in the Lake Russell WMA
I went on a long run in the Lake Russell Wildlife Management Area (WMA) today. The run itself was just ok. My legs were tired … Read more
Getting Ready to Conquer the Rock
I’ve registered to complete the Conquer the Rock double during the first weekend in March. The “double” consists of two races: a 50k race on … Read more
20 Mile Long Run on Gravel
I started my day by joining my friend Alex for a long run out at the Lake Russell Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Two of Alex’ … Read more
My Latest Half-Marathon Personal Record
I’ve written a new chapter in my personal book of saying one thing and then doing the exact opposite. A few days ago, I noted … Read more
Altra Olympus 4 First Impressions
I’ve been eyeing the Altra Olympus 4 for about a year. I bought my first pair of Altras, the Escalante 2, a little over a … Read more
Winter is for Easy Running
This morning I went on my first true winter run of the current winter season. It was a crisp 26 degrees (Fahrenheit, about -3 Celsius) … Read more
Why Ultrarunning is Not Hiking
My wife got me a shirt for Christmas that says: “Ultrarunning: basically hiking.” Which got me thinking: how is ultrarunning different from hiking? The truth … Read more
Staying Safe Running on Roads
Roads can be dangerous places, particularly for pedestrians and animals who don’t have the protection of a vehicle and seat belt. As a runner who … Read more