Finding specificity, beauty and more at Sinks Canyon
As I worked on my 2019 race calendar, I wanted to focus on racing and training runs that would prep me for my big goal races. After...
Six things I learned at the Chattanooga 50, my sixth ultra
A few days ago I closed the 2018 racing season at the Chattanooga 50-miler, a beautiful but highly technical course made even more...
The drive of a new running coach
It’s been almost exactly two months since I announced on this blog my intentions to become a certified running coach. This past week, the...
Miles of smiles: New book captures Roches’ running philosophies
I was flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, ironically, close to where David and Megan Roche had their first date, when I...
Using CBD to heal recovery, boost sleep
For much of this year, I have been curious about using CBD (Cannabidiol, a natural compound that is extracted from hemp plants) to aid in...
No chafing thanks to Squirrel’s Nut Butter
Any runner who has experienced a Psycho-like scream in the shower understands the value of good anti-chafing cream. I’ve tried several...
Joe Gray cooks up success on variety of terrain
(Photo credit: Red Bull) For Joe Gray, diversity is the spice of life. While there may be faster runners or those who can go longer...
With InsideTracker, proof is in the bloodwork
I have been learning about dozens of biomarkers that evaluate my health from regular InsideTracker tests over the past few years. Through...
Using half marathons as training races
As runners train for long races, it’s recommended to do a shorter race distance in preparation. For example, doing a 10K before a half...
Why I want to be a running coach
“The speed workouts you have me doing are making me stronger/faster I am noticing. Just ran 8 miles and could have kept going. So thank...
