They say a picture is worth a thousand words. This post is for those people who think a chart full of numbers is worth a thousand words. There’s a lot to unpack here so let’s start at the end. Somehow I’ve managed to finish each race quicker than the year before. In 2016, I was…
2022 Eastern States Race Report
I am so grateful to the Eastern States Trail-Endurance Alliance and all of the volunteers who put on this amazing event. Every year I come back and it’s a little better than the year before. This year there was upgraded finishers jackets, “Wrong Way” signs on side trails, and cooler temperatures. Honestly, I’m fully expecting them…
Ten Years Ago. . .
On August 7th, 2012, Barack Obama was still in his first term as President. The Avengers was playing in movie theaters. Bitcoin was trading under $10. And I went for a 1.1 mile run. Ten years ago, my wife and I were training for our first half marathon. We had been running sporadically over the…
Know Your Why Not
To be successful in ultras, you need to know your why. Why do you want to run long distances? Why explore your limits? Knowing this why will help you push through the dark moments and reach the finish line. To enjoy ultras, I think it’s also good to know why you don’t do ultras. Acknowledging…