One of the things that I love about ultras is the sheer variety of race formats that are available to choose from apart from the different distances. If you want a single loop course, that’s an option. So are out-and-back routes, eight loops, 5k loops, fatass races with no entry fees, backyards with no fixed…
Halfway To World Class Expertise
In Malcolm Gladwell’s book Outliers, he lays out the theory that in order to become an expert in a field you need to devote 10,000 hours of practice. Some people may quibble that practice doesn’t make perfect; perfect practice makes perfect. Regardless, I think everyone will acknowledge that the more you do something, the better…
2025 Rabid Racoon 100 Mile Race Report
This was the fourth year for the race and the second year at Brady’s Run Park. The course consists of eight 12.5 mile loops though my Garmin has measured it at 102.5 miles and 102 miles so don’t be surprised if your watch of choice runs a little long. There are now two aid stations…
2025 Rabid Racoon Preview
I’m heading back for my second go at RR100. Outside of a select few hundreds, I’ve been trying to pick new races to do over the years rather than going back and doing the same handful of races year in and year out. My repeat list consists of those that I absolutely love (Eastern States)…
Being Shoe Agnostic
Disclaimer: My thoughts and opinions on shoes/footwear should be taken with a grain of sand. While I believe my shoe philosophy has contributed to 27,000+ injury free lifetime miles, it may have had nothing whatsoever to do with that fact. Also, this is the internet. Base Shoe Belief System I believe that different shoes work…
2.5 Weeks Out. . .
I’m in the middle of my peak week in the lead up to Rabid Racoon and I’m just . . . cruising. Physically I feel good. My legs are much closer to the fresh end of the spectrum than my normal peak week mostly thrashed end. Mentally I’m in an even better place. Lots of…
Dear Loyal Reader
Deepest apologies for ghosting you over the past couple weeks. I’ve had a couple ideas for posts, but haven’t wanted to spend any time writing them up. Here are a couple quick hit thoughts I’m having this week. Volunteering I’ve gotten in a couple volunteering stints over the past month. I helped out at AS…
Advanced Ultra Training (Don’t Try This At Home)
The best thing about the internet is all the information that’s out there. The worst thing about the internet is all the information that’s out there. So the purpose of this blog is twofold: 1) to entertain and 2) to educate. I’m not sure if its best classified as entercation or edutainment. Probably swings from…
Angela Ivory Memorial 100 Mile Race Report
No Name Calling, Please The Angela Ivory Memorial Runs are organized as fatass style ultra events at Killens Pond State Park in Felton, DE. I would characterize this as a “no frills” race, but that still doesn’t quite convey the lack of amenities. You get what you bring. If you didn’t bring it, it’s not…
Having The Courage To Experiment
I’m a creature of habit. I sit in the same chairs at home. Order the same meals when I go out to restaurants. Run the same routes every week. If I find something that works for me, I’ll keep at it. If it’s not broken, don’t fix it is my motto. And while it’s good…