Misadventures In Running Fast
Over the past year, on three separate occasions I’ve decided to start incorporating some speed work into my training regimen – nothing too crazy, just … Read more
Running
Running Hickory Nut Mountain
As I get ready for Conquer the Rock, I’m making a point to get lots of vert – that is, lots of vertical elevation gain, … 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
2021 Running Report
As 2021 heads into the final lap, I spent a few minutes this weekend looking through my year-to-date running stats. Here are some of the … Read more
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
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
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