RMS volunteer coordinator, you’re 0 for 2

A letter to the Richmond Multisports’ volunteer coordinator detailing my volunteer experience at the Pink Power Triathlon in Midlothian, VA. My one and only suggestion for improving the experience at your next race… Pick Me!

I don’t know how you do it

I saw someone say to a friend, “I don’t know how you do it,” to the fact that she ran 20+ miles. I think you do know. It’s the same stuff you’ve been doing all along.

Here’s a basic recipe for success no matter what you’re doing with your life – running or otherwise.

5 minutes of foam

5 minutes every morning with the foam roller. It might hurt at first, but it will pay dividends down the road.

Grandmothers of Endurance Video – Ultrarunning into your 80s

A letter to all the nay-sayers & non-believers who tell me that ultrarunning is breaking apart my body. Those who think I’ll need knee replacements by age 35. This video of 2 ultrarunning Grandmothers (age 76 & 67) clearly proves that running ultras only enriches your mind, body & spirit.

Low Dough Triathlon – Race Report

A quick recap of the 2nd annual Low Dough Triathlon, held at Robious Landing Park in Midlothian, VA. No entry fee. No t-shirts. No awards. No nothing.

Just a free triathlon experience, great for beginner triathletes & experts alike.

A forgotten cardio exercise: The punching bag

I’ve been looking for a good way to get some cardio in without using my legs. Enter: The punching bag. Here are 8 ideas on how to get a great workout with a punching bag.

And a bonus 9th idea that is guaranteed to make you laugh.

An ultrarunner’s beginning

A 30-second video on how I became an ultrarunner. If I told you Dean Karnazes was in it, would you watch it?

Don’t fight the hammy…

Reminder: If you’re hamstring even hints at the fact that you shouldn’t run today, don’t argue with it. The hamstring ALWAYS wins.