

Using InsideTracker to improve diet, recovery
It’s been about a year since I transitioned to a pescatarian lifestyle, dropping chicken, beef and other similar meats from my diet. I...


Four tips for destination races
As a frequent traveler and runner, I have had the pleasure of combining those two passions from time to time. Races have literally...


The best fueling plan for endurance athletes
Stephanie Howe Violett has no use for diet fads. “So many people are following media and social media trends,” says Violett, who received...


The case for ultra runners going vegan
Diets are an individual preference. In the past year, the attention placed on food choices has taken on a new life. Paleo. Keto. Gluten...


Giving the gift of AfterShokz
It should be no secret that I am a big fan of AfterShokz headphones, the best and safest option for runners who like to listen to music,...


Dr. Cucuzzella’s prescription for a lifetime of running
The title of Dr. Mark Cucuzzella’s new book, “Run for Your Life,” aptly describes his approach to life, fitness, nutrition and all the...


Darcy Piceu reflects on her personal grand slam of wins
You will have to excuse Darcy Piceu if she is making up — in a big way — for lost time. Piceu, who won four 100-milers in 2018, didn’t...


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...









































