After such a grand effort - running 100 miles The body is drained The mind even more To finish the race, and have such a high Yet to come crashing down in the days post race Life is all filled with highs and lows We can’t stay high forever But we can get better at … Continue reading 1197. Post race blues
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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
1193. C and O canal Riff: Pre race
It’s Monday April 15, 2024 12 days out from C and O Canal 100. I wasn’t planning on running this race Turns out, I got my schedule 2 weeks out and noticed my manager gave me off friday/ saturday/ sunday Unusual because I didn’t request off, but I remember that C and O was that … Continue reading 1193. C and O canal Riff: Pre race
1145. Swammie Shuffle 200 AAR / Riff
A great run for a great cause: veteran awareness and PTSD. Low budget, low thrill type of event with limited spots available. This isn’t a high profile race and that is what makes this race so cool. The locals donated houses for the runners to stay at before, during, and after the race. Who knows … Continue reading 1145. Swammie Shuffle 200 AAR / Riff
1061. marathon and ultra marathon training plans
Here are two training programs I’ve used: Hal Higdon for marathons and ultra marathon handbook for my first 50 miler. IMO the thing with these types of cookie cutter training programs is that they are cookie cutter lol. These guys have tons of info on their websites too, but anything you have questions w or … Continue reading 1061. marathon and ultra marathon training plans
1032. PA Triple Crown + Black List Reflections
Ahh the black list “a prestigious list of those crazy enough to complete the PA Triple Crown* + the Black Forest Ultra in one season. It is a grueling season and you need to really want it if you're going to make it to the end. We commend anyone who finishes this task!!” Do you … Continue reading 1032. PA Triple Crown + Black List Reflections
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
951. Running clothes, gear, and accessories for race day.
If it’s one thing that rings true time and time again, it’s having the right gear can make or break how you feel throughout the day ammiright? Imagine being in the desert with no way to carry water… Or in a snowstorm with just a sweatshirt? What about if you get lost and run out … Continue reading 951. Running clothes, gear, and accessories for race day.
949. 4 reasons not to run a marathon
The point of this article is not to discourage running a marathon, but rather to prepare you for what it takes to run the marathon distance… So here are 4 reasons not to run a marathon Not enough time to train Too many other goals “Not good for the body” Can just run for fun … Continue reading 949. 4 reasons not to run a marathon
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