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…
Why Run 100 Miles?
This is how it all began. The story of how I went from believing 100 miles was impossible to deciding that I wanted to conquer it!
Starts with a Mile
Do you ever wonder how you got where you are? How you ended up doing things that you never thought you would do, or heck, could do? My journey into…
Why Motivation Sucks
As featured on Go Time: The Runner's High: Sound Familiar? We have all been there. We see or hear something that lights a fire in our belly, and we are…