Go out drinking wake up hurting the next day Get to bed early, wake up early Eat bad, get fat Workout daily, be fit Keep saying no, build resentment Arguing? Builds distance Keep calling out of work? Get fired Invest into your retirement , retire comfortably There’s always a consequence to our actions Sometimes it’s … Continue reading 1202. An ounce of prep
Tag: endurance
1199. C and O Canal 100 Riff
Well, that didn’t go as planned - on pace until mile 60 and then lost my L shin. Ended up sleeping for 2.5 hours at mile 70 and walking the last 40 miles. Once again: Corie gave her time up to crew for this shenanigan and Pete let me “rent” his poles❤️ I wanted to … Continue reading 1199. C and O Canal 100 Riff
1198. 10 questions to ask yourself after an ultra marathon
Here are some potential questions you could ask yourself to reflect on your ultra marathon experience and how it can help develop you as a person. That's the goal, isn't it? The key is using focused questions to reflect on the multi-faceted impacts of pursuing such an audacious goal from a personal growth perspective. 10 … Continue reading 1198. 10 questions to ask yourself after an ultra marathon
1195. Post 100 mile race
Crossing the finish line after 100 miles, the feeling can’t really be put into words: Elated, elevated, relieved, proud, grateful, high, in pain, happy, sad, confident, beat down, appreciation, love, respect, friendship, closeness All these (and more) mixed together into one potion that gets blasted throughout the mind, body, and spirit. Embracing this finish with … Continue reading 1195. Post 100 mile race
1194. Race day
Today is race day and I’m currently running the C and O 100 mile race. I have this post scheduled out, but here’s some things I like to remind myself on race day: Stay present Focused Know why you want to run far When shit goes sideways just hang on long enough, it always passes. … Continue reading 1194. Race day
1027. Black Forest 100k race report
Not your typical race report. Brutal course that beat me the hell down (odd year direction 2023). This may have been the hardest race of the black list series in my opinion - mainly because the long stretches without the ability to crew - this was pretty new to me. Thankfully, I finished with two … Continue reading 1027. Black Forest 100k race report
771. flat feet, fallen arches, runners
If you google about flat footedness, this is what you find on the first search, from the mayo clinic: Flatfeet can occur when the arches don't develop during childhood. It can also develop later in life after an injury or from the simple wear-and-tear stresses of age. And this “fallen arch” thing supposedly effects 30% … Continue reading 771. flat feet, fallen arches, runners
769. 5 tips to improve your running form
Stretch them hip flexors - think low lunge or runners lunge. These bad boys are constantly firing and are most of the time suppppeeerrr tight. Strengthen them feet, hamstrings and glutes - think bridges, donkey kicks, Romanians, arch crunches, Because they need to get worked out too or else we’ll be front strong and back … Continue reading 769. 5 tips to improve your running form
755. Running 200 miles: 7 week recovery update
Movement is healthy The body was made for it Why don’t we do it? Why do we do it? Update on recovery block: 7 weeks in Shin is 98% healed. It seemed like the outside of my shin - the tibialis anterior was wound up into a bunch knots. Twisted tight like a towel wound … Continue reading 755. Running 200 miles: 7 week recovery update
745. one minute, too late
Ever hear of the black list? It’s a series of ultramarathons in pa Hyner 50k April Worlds end 100k June Eastern states 100 august Black list 100k October I signed up for Hyner, es, and blacklist. Registration opened for WE100k 6 pm on December third 2022 After contemplating which size shirt I should get, I … Continue reading 745. one minute, too late
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