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
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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
1197. Post race blues
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
1196. Thinking before speaking
Is what I’m about to say going to add value to this person? Or is it just to make me feel more comfortable, more heard, to boost my ego? Sometimes friendly advice from one can come off as stupidity or ignorance to the other Especially when the person doesn’t read before they write It’s about … Continue reading 1196. Thinking before speaking
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
972. Streakin’
Ever hear of a streak? It’s doing something everyday If you do it for a week, then you’re on a 7 day streak Or maybe you go longer… 700 days, 7,000 days Streaks offer momentum, we get on a roll Runners do streaks - a mile a day, two miles per day - whatever You … Continue reading 972. Streakin’
970. The long game
It’s not sexy, but it usually always works A little bit added up each year is a crazy number after 10, 20, especially after 30 or 40 years. Life changing stuff, that happened “overnight” with tons of heartbreak and long days along the way. And it’s relative, some it comes naturally - a blessing. Others … Continue reading 970. The long game
963. PLAN AHEAD
*plan ahead is an acronym for: Predetermine a course of action Lay out your goals Adjust your priorities Notify key people Allow time for acceptance Head into action Expect problems Always point to success’ Daily review of the plan
947. IRONSTONE 100K
In this article, I'll just talk shop on Ironstone 100k, some race info, goal/ strategy/ tactics I used for the race, and an after-action report. The reason this race was so difficult was because it starts at 2pm, minimal aid stations, and the amount of technicality especially along the ridge lines - which last for … Continue reading 947. IRONSTONE 100K
Joe DiAndrea 