This weekend was filled with great moments & memories. Let’s start with the Nike Women’s Half Marathon (#werundc). Cheering Section Typically, I’m the one running the race. But for this one, I was on the other side of things. And let me say, I honestly think spectating might be more …
Well, here’s an idea. Run a marathon. Totally bomb your time, but have a blast doing it. Take three easy weeks off. Eat turkey. Eat more turkey. Then run the same exact course you ran three weeks ago, unsupported (sort of), to try & hit your goal time. “Dude, sounds …
Today was one of those days that caught me by surprise. It was a day where my race got flipped upside down, totally unexpected. Lucky for me… I love surprises. And this one turned out to be pretty special. This past year, I’ve changed my approach to running. I abandoned …
My ultrarunning journey has come to an end. At least, for now. A single moment in the Finger Lakes Forest in up-state New York.
There are so many other things I can be ultra with. I don’t need to be an ultra-runner right now.
“I want to be thoroughly used up when I die.” – George Bernard Shaw Phew! I didn’t realize I could run that fast. This was the first race I can remember where I told myself going in, “Go all out & see what happens.” Realistically, if I pushed myself too …
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.
I set out to run 100 miles… and I didn’t even come close. This race marked my first ever DNF. I under-estimated the course & over-estimated my ability. I got completely dominated today. It was a humbling experience, and I gained an enormous about of respect for all the finishers.
This was my 2nd attempt at 50 miles. My goal was under 12 hours because that would qualify me for the Old Dominion 100 in June. I knew I could run it in under 12, but I wasn’t expecting to finish in under 9:40. Photos, video & course description.
This was my 3rd Baltimore Running Festival, and I stayed with Summer each time. I set a new marathon PR beating my goal by 4 minutes. I ate some amazing food. And met some of the coolest people in Baltimore (shout out to Constellation Energy).
A small, trail marathon in Greensboro, NC, the Triple Lakes Trail Race has 40-mile, marathon, half-marathon & relay options. All distances come fully equipped with tree roots. Be prepared to bite it.