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 …
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Hitting Reset on My Running Goals
I’ve been injured on and off for the past six months. Back in March I ran the Georgia Death Race. I felt ok after the …
My Current Exercise Routine: August 2023
I’m constantly evolving my exercise routine based on my shifting goals as well as responding to what I feel my body needs. Right now I’m …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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: …
Running Takes Patience
In my late twenties, following a string of overuse injuries, I was convinced my body just couldn’t handle running and resigned myself to being unable …