I don’t plan out my mileage on an annual basis. I don’t set targets. And I don’t track it too closely as I go through the year. It’s a semi-random function of whatever runs I feel like doing during each of my mini training cycles heading up to my races. So I’m always a little…
2019 Year in Review
Well, as we approach the end of December, it’s time to look back on the year that was. I’m not the type of person that likes to rehash the past, however this is one of those required posts you have to do if you have a blog (it’s in the WordPress contract). Especially when you…
Annual Race Mileage
Since I’m done racing for the year, I thought I would go back and add up all the miles I raced this year. Considering the number of ultra I do each year (seven) and the number of those that are hundreds (three), the mileage adds up pretty quick. My 465 miles will end up being…
2019 Fast and Furriest 5K Race Report
Man, I hate racing 5Ks. It’s not the distance. I love running and 3 miles is typically when I start getting warmed up. But racing? That all out, ragged breath, heart in your throat type of running? Not my thing. But our family does Thanksgiving in Ocean City, NJ and like to run this race.…
Long Haul 100 Training
I was going to write “update” in the title of this post, but I don’t think I ever posted what I was going to do (or have been doing) so there isn’t anything to update. My training plans have morphed over the years from full blown day-by-day workouts to basically whatever I feel like doing.…
How I Do My Voodoo
I’ve always been a little hesitant to comment too much on my training or give out advice on this blog. While I was running long distances, I hadn’t been at it too long nor had I had any type of formal (or even informal) training. I mean, I’m just a guy. Sure I’ve read a…
Dear Olde 96er 200 Miler
Iz been tinkin’ of you quite a bit recently. Like alls the time. When I wakes up. When I drives in my car. When I bushes me teeth. Pretty much whenever I’m awake and about half the time when I’m asleep. Shhhhh. Don’t tell da wife. She might get jealous. ‘Specially about the sleep part.…
2020 Race Schedule
Since I don’t have any more races left on my schedule this year, it’s time to look forward to 2020. Here’s what I’m currently thinking of running/walking/crawling next year: Long Haul 100M – 1/18/20 Hat 50K – 3/21/20 Olde 96er 200M – 4/16/20 Laurel Highlands 70M – 6/13/20 Catoctin 50K – 7/11/20 Eastern States 100M…
Time To Get Fat And Happy
It might seem a little early, but I’ve decided to put on my winter weight and let myself go before the leaves are even off the trees. I’ve been training consistently for the past year and it’s time I finally took an extended break. I’ll still get out every day for a mile or so…
My 100 Miler Ranks: 2019 Edition
I started this ranking a couple years ago. No race is exactly the same and since everyone looks for something different when choosing races, I thought I would give you my ranks in various categories. I’ve completed two new races (MMT, Olde 96er) over the past year so they get added to the lists. I’m…