Brutal. Soul-crushing. Hard. Unending. Soul-crushing (yes, I know I used that one twice, but it comes the closest so I might just use it a couple more times). These are just some of the words that come to mind when I think back to yesterday’s 20-mile run. There are many others, however I’m trying to…
Becoming Proficient
Fact #1: The first time you attempt something you’re gonna suck at it. Fact #2: You’re not going to be much better the second time. I don’t know why I seemed to have forgotten these facts as I started my quest to finish a hundred 100-milers. I had some “successes” at shorter ultras (i.e. I finished them) mixed…
2017 Eastern States 100 Training Plan
I’m 59 days out from ES100 so I guess it’s time I came up with a training plan. The good news is that Old Dominion proved that I’m in the best 100 mile shape of my life. Granted, I’ve only been doing these for a little over 2 years now (boy, 2015 C&O 100 seems…
2017 Old Dominion 100 Mile Race Report
Similar to my Umstead race report, I’m going to start with a brief overview of the race for the undecideds or merely curious. My (overly) detailed race report that follows will be of interest for those who are planning to run the race and my family/friends. What OD100 Has to Offer Historic. This is the 2nd…
Old Dominion Buckle
Finish time: 23 hours, 45 minutes. Race report will be done later this week.