Surprised by Suffering
I love this time of year. The end of one and the beginning of another. Everyone I know begins making goals, plans, resolutions or whatever you want to call them…
Some days it is just humbling
Are you a Runner?
“Yes, I run. But I am not a runner.” And, right now you are wondering to yourself "Is this really Jeff, the guy who runs ultras, or is this a…
Race Report: Killer Creek 50k
I stumbled upon the Killer Creek 50k race by sheer luck. A few days after DNF’ing the Allison Woods Halloween Hobble (AWHH) 100 on Oct 10 at 52 miles due…
Caught in the Comparison Trap
Odds are, you are reading this post because you linked over to it from your social media account. More than likely, you are a fellow runner who has connected with…
The 2019 Yeti 100 – Finding My Monster
We all have monsters. Those torturous inner demons that terrorize us with negative thoughts and confidence crushing uncertainty. Some of us deal with monsters more frequently, while others are skilled…
Tell me lies, tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies.
"This is absolutely stupid. What are you doing? You are too old, you didn’t run back in high school or college. You have spent years sitting at a desk and,…
Race Report: BNP Trail Jam Marathon
General Race Info What: BNP Trail Jam MarathonWhere: Brunswick Nature Park, Winnabow, NCWhen: Feb 22, 2020Distance: MarathonCourse Description: Moderate, technical bike and hiking trails with some easy sections mixed in.…
Let the Good Times Roll
One of the most common questions I am asked about running is how in the world do I have that much time in a week to run. For the past…
Setting Goals: I Was Doing It Wrong
Checking Boxes I used to look at life as a crusade to “check the boxes.” Get good grades. Check. Graduate from college. Check. Start a family. Check. Make a lot…
Chafing: A Love Story
I have a love/hate relationship with showering after a run. Especially in the summer and training as an ultrarunner where many of my weekend runs are long runs. Running in…