Missing A Race: the 5 Stages of Grief

Missing A Race: the 5 Stages of Grief

The thought process that goes into whether or not you should miss (or Do Not Start) a race is an intense one. You know the answer. You know what you should do. You know what you would tell a friend if they were in the same situation, but that doesn’t apply to...
What #SportsBraSquad Means To This Guy

What #SportsBraSquad Means To This Guy

I ran on #SportsBraSquad Day. You might be asking yourself. But wait, aren’t you a dude? A bro? One of those non-sports-bra-wearing-kind-of-runners? Yep. That’s accurate. For me, the day was about more than that. Strength is not defined by what you wear...
Cinderella 50k Recap: Going Out On Top

Cinderella 50k Recap: Going Out On Top

After two 13.1 mile loops, so much of me wanted to stop. I was tired. I was salty and sweaty. And having to head out for an additional 5 miles did not sound like fun. Mile 26.2 of a 50k sounded like a good stopping point—I’ve done it before. Almost the exact same...
My “Weirdo” Long Runs

My “Weirdo” Long Runs

Running 20 miles alone is something I rarely look forward to. Sure there is a sense of serenity in taking on a distance in solitude and getting lost in your own mind, but it just sounds so daunting. 20 is a lot. I’ve written in the past about breaking up...