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 Old Dominion Preview

The excitement is really starting to build for Saturday.  I’ve been getting that nervous anticipation feeling since about 8 days out.  I didn’t feel this heading into Umstead and thought it might be gone for good (been there and done that and all).  I’m glad it’s back though as a lot of fond memories (i.e. standing in…

Numbers Lie

I just finished my last long run of this training cycle – 31 miles.  I had been looking forward to and dreading it at the same time all week long.  Up until now, I didn’t even know that was possible.  After last week’s blisteringly fast pace, I was wondering how much time I could lop off…