2013 Rocky Raccoon 100 Mile Race Report
As disappointing as it was to Juba, I was completely coherent for this entire race. This race report? Maybe not so much. A lot of …
13 Jan
Barn Meet Hay
Barn Meet Hay
You know the saying, “The hay is in the barn.” Well, I am stuck in the position of praying that it the case. Rocky Raccoon …
31 Dec
2012 – The Year of the Mule
2012 – The Year of the Mule
I have often described some of my long runs as “mule runs.” It’s a pretty simple concept. You drop the reins, lower your head and …
16 Dec
Thunderbird Races
Thunderbird Races
I don’t think I will ever learn. No matter how much I plan or what steps I take to control it, unless shackled I will …
02 Dec
Better Off Not Knowing?
Better Off Not Knowing?
I remember as a kid, I hated getting shots. Not surprising since I don’t know of any kid who does. But if I knew it …
25 Nov
Goldenfliers Race Report
Goldenfliers Race Report
99.72% of my training consists of unsupported solo runs. That is a lot of time to think and plan for all of the stupid ideas …
05 Nov
Faster Than the Speed of Pain
Faster Than the Speed of Pain
A few weeks back, Mason & I were installing a new door frame at our house and talking about his swimming. During the conversation, we …
19 Oct
Ten Ways to Become a Better Trail Runner
Ten Ways to Become a Better Trail Runner
One of the lessons learned from my DNF at Rocky Raccoon is that I need to become a better trail runner. That seems pretty obvious …
04 Oct
Slowing Down
Slowing Down
I am not fast by any stretch of the imagination. Okay, I can stretch my imagination that far and think I am fast……compared to someone …
30 Sep
Run Canceled
Run Canceled
I have always been able to lower my head and grind out the training miles no matter where I am or how many times I …