If you run for a long enough period of time, you will eventually reach an age where you stop getting faster. That age is probably different for everyone though. I’m too lazy to look it up, but I remember reading a while back that runners typically start slowing down after about 8 years of consistent…
Fifty Ultras
Glancing over my training log, I noticed that DUC was my 50th official ultra finish. Well, technically the 49th, but I’m counting my DNF at Capital Backyard as a finish and if you’d like to argue, I’d be happy to take it up with you in the comments below. Those of you familiar with this…
2023 DUC 100K Race Report
The first rule of DUC 100K is. . . The Delmarva Ultra Challenge is best described as an underground ultra club. Only 30 people are invited to partake each year. The entry standards are a little hazy (experience running overnight?). And you’re told nothing about the course until literally minutes before it starts. You don’t…
Variety
I believe one of the bigger contributors to my ultra longevity is attempting new races annually. Last year I ran 4 new (to me) races and this year I have four more on my calendar. This has helped me remain interested in the sport and motivated to keep logging miles every week. Even in the…
2023 Phunt 50K Volunteer Report
Over the years, I have run a lot of races. And I mean a lot of races. The lifeblood of these events are the volunteers who take time out of their busy schedule to help put on the races. I always make an effort to thank them for their efforts, however this really isn’t enough.…
Long Live The Long Run Streak
It took me till the absolute last day of December, but I was able to keep my long run streak alive. I now have done a run of at least 20 miles in 38 straight months. Here’s my favorite chart updated through 2022. My simplistic theory on ultrarunning is that in order to be good…
A Down Year
My annual mileage is going to end up down about 10% from the past couple years. Here’s my annual totals since I started running: There’s no particular reason why my mileage is down this year. I don’t plan out or target a certain number of miles. My annual totals end up being just a function…
DNSing
I’ve decided not to run the Mason Dixon Shortest Day next weekend. This event has been on my calendar since this summer when I ran the MDLD. I thoroughly enjoyed that run and thought I would give it’s shorter brother a go since I had an open spot in my race schedule. Well, the summer…
Snooze Button Season
I’m firmly in snooze button season now. Almost all of my races and adventures are done for the year so it’s time to take some well deserved R&R. This doesn’t mean I stop running entirely. I’m still getting out the door each day to at least keep my run streak going (day #3753), however my…
0-3
Well, my last attempt to run the Mason-Dixon Trail ended the same as my first two: far short of Chadds Ford. This time I only made it to Wrightsville (mile 54) after getting almost halfway and 72 miles in my other two tries. It was pretty amazing how quickly the wheels fell off. I was…