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...
JFK 50 winner found running and love at first ultra
Ultra running turned out to be a life saver when Kate Pallardy needed it most. Twelve years ago Pallardy was a college senior “in a weird...
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...
Halfway from recovery to goal 100K at UROC
Six months from last Friday I underwent emergency abdominal surgery, forcing me out of what would have been my first 100K that following...
What drives Candice Burt
Even newbies to the ultra running world recognize Candice Burt as someone who is driven and passionate about the sport. It’s her internal...
