Seven weeks out from my 100-miler. The plan says I should be hitting 60-mile weeks. I’ve done 33, then 21, maybe 45 this week. The voice in my head is screaming: “You’re not ready. You’re behind. You’re going to fail.” Here’s the thing about that voice—it doesn’t know about my three previous 100-milers. It doesn’t … Continue reading 1553. The Training Panic
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1472. Running and little exercises for longevity
Here are some effective "little exercises" you can easily incorporate throughout your week to strengthen and maintain key running areas. Do them as their own workout, before or after a run, in the shower - any time you can fit it in. **Feet/Ankles** - Toe yoga: spread toes, lift big toe only, then other toes … Continue reading 1472. Running and little exercises for longevity
1318. Mercer county half marathon
Bud Wilson and Muah Crossed the finish line of my first official half marathon today at Mercer County! It's just nice to finish a race without feeling like I got hit by a mac truck😭 Thanks to Vanessa and Beast Coast for always organizing top-notch experiences💯 Shin is back from its hiatus and nabbed a … Continue reading 1318. Mercer county half marathon
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
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
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
1157. 200 mile ultramarathon questions and answers.
February 24, 2024 I ran the swammie shuffle 200. This was a 220-mile race from Sandbridge Virginia through the outer banks to Hatteras lighthouse and back. There was a section between Sandbridge and Corolla where there was about 20 ish miles of beach so we hit the beach on the way down and on the … Continue reading 1157. 200 mile ultramarathon questions and answers.
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