Rebuilding My Running Base
I built a really solid base of running mileage in the first half of 2021. Things fell apart a bit this fall, largely because I … Read more
Running
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more