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April 11, 2017

Thirty Two Training Posts.

Thirty Two Training Posts.

I think the very first time the idea of finishing a 100 mile foot race crossed my mind was sometime in 2015.   Geoff and I had signed up for the inaugural Infinitus 48 hour race hosted by our friends at the Endurance Society, equal parts "FOMO" and equal parts on a whim.   I foolishly thought "100 miles in 48 hours? That's nothing" assuming that such a long time frame to finish would compensate Continue reading →

October 17, 2016

TrueMudd 10K Race Recap

TrueMudd 10K Race Recap

I could write an entire post about my personal rise and fall from the world of obstacle course racing. However, this is not that post.  So to sum it up as briefly as possible: there was a time in my life where I desperately needed to experience physical pain to cope with emotional heartache, while simultaneously proving my strength and self worth to myself.  I found all of that, plus an Continue reading →

May 30, 2016

2016 Dirty Myrtle Mud Run

2016 Dirty Myrtle Mud Run

As I sit down to write this recap of a race I didn't actually run, it occurs to me that since we've moved to Myrtle Beach, I've spectated far more races than I've run.  A previous version of me would have hated this, having succumbed to the version of FOMO that is literally right in my face, taunting me.   But the current version of me is able to reflect on all of the amazing running and racing Continue reading →

April 11, 2016

Reebok All Terrain Super OR Review

Reebok All Terrain Super OR Review

In case you haven't noticed, I kind of fell off of the obstacle course racing world radar. There was no one specific event or injury that caused me to hop of the muddy bandwagon.  But after about 3 years of racing everything I could possibly get my hands on, Spartan sprints to Ultra Beasts and everything (and every other  OCR company) in between, I was burnt out.   I was tired of shivering in Continue reading →

May 26, 2015

The Art of the Purposeful Lack of Focus.

The Art of the Purposeful Lack of Focus.

One of the best things about not being an elite athlete is that I can do whatever the hell I want. Plain and simple. Years ago I hired a running/triathlon coach.  My goal was to PR in a marathon (Chicago Marathon was the PR plan, with Vermont City Marathon as a practice race) as well as complete my first sprint triathlon.  I was also navigating my way through a full course load in college, Continue reading →

April 28, 2015

2015 Muckfest MS Boston

2015 Muckfest MS Boston

When I received the invitation to come out and run the 2015 Boston Muckfest MS race, I absolutely knew I had to go.  Sure, the weather is still painfully cold here in New England (especially when covered in cold mud and water), but a race with a tagline of "Built for Laughs" could not be missed.   Muckfest MS is a Nation wide,  entry level obstacle course race/mud run, designed to help raise Continue reading →

February 5, 2015

The Elusive Race Calendar.

The Elusive Race Calendar.

Most runners I know that enjoy racing typically have their upcoming race calendar set months before the new year.  Hell, sometimes they plan races years in advance.   It's easy to do, there are so many races to run, planning your race season sometimes feels like being 7 years old again, when Mom would hand you the Sears Christmas toy catalog and told to write your list to Santa.   According to Continue reading →

December 26, 2014

2014 Racing Awards: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly.

2014 Racing Awards: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly.

  I have absolutely no idea of how many miles I may have run in 2014.   583 miles?  2,781 miles?  Your guess is truly as good as mine.  I didn't keep track of the number of miles I ran this year (or any year if we are being honest) because my 2014 training and racing season was done with no rhyme or reason, other than to focus on enjoying what I love to do.  And this year, that love Continue reading →

October 28, 2014

Men’s Health Urbanathlon – New York – Review

Men’s Health Urbanathlon – New York – Review

The third time's a charm, so they say.  After two years of registering but having to back out for other reasons, I finally made it to a Men's Health Urbanathlon on attempt #3.   It was everything I had expected it to be: a solid blend of the obstacle racing I love combined with 10 miles of fast road racing. Continue reading →

October 28, 2014

An Open Letter to Spartan Racers: Leave No Trace.

An Open Letter to Spartan Racers: Leave No Trace.

One thing I love about the obstacle racing community is how it instantly connects people, and creates a bond as tight knit as family.  This past summer at the New Jersey Tri-State Super Spartan, Geoff and I struck up quite a long conversation and created an instant bond with a fellow Spartan that we had more than a few things in common with, including matching (sort of ) kilts.  Yesterday Continue reading →

October 26, 2014

Shale Hill Adventure Farm – Review

Shale Hill Adventure Farm – Review

As the sport of obstacle racing becomes increasingly popular and gains more mainstream attention, athletes are finding themselves looking for more unique and challenging ways to train that go beyond the standard gym.   Enter: Shale Hill Adventure Farm.   Located in the town of Benson, Vermont, Shale Hill Adventure Farm is both a permanent obstacle course and race training facility at the home of Continue reading →

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When Your Loved Ones Don’t Support Your Running

When Your Loved Ones Don’t Support Your Running

If you were to enter a room full of runners and ask who has had their life changed by running, I guarantee you 80% or more of those people will raise their hands.  For a lot of runners, this sport is so much more than simply a means of fitness.  It is a huge part of our identities, and for many of … [Read More...]

Everything you Need to Know about Trail Running and Poison Ivy

Everything you Need to Know about Trail Running and Poison Ivy

Let's get right to the painful, itchy topic: trail running and poison ivy. I imagined I'd be writing this post much later in the season. I did not imagine I'd be ignoring the dull roar of itchy skin while doing so.  Alas, it's early April and I'm already covered in a rash from a run in with poison … [Read More...]

Sea Level Solidarity

Sea Level Solidarity

On January first, I wrote out the obligatory list of things I hoped to do in 2018.  Some of the goals on this list are easily obtainable with a little bit of focus; some of them are a significant stretch.  Reach for the stars, right?  Sandwiched in the middle of the list between the easy and … [Read More...]

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