Before I met my husband, I vowed to find a partner who was also an endurance athlete. For no other reason than simply to be in a relationship with someone who didn't question early Saturday morning long runs, my need for at least a half a dozen pairs of running shoes, and understood exactly why a taper week could make me so irritable. Not only did I find that in Geoff, but I also scored a Continue reading →
How Long Should I Rest After an Ultramarathon?
R-E-S-T. It's a four letter word for many runners, who can't seem to get enough of this crazy sport. After a race, particularly a very successful one, runners are often anxious to be able to get back on the road or the trail, and start training for their next goal. Or, if a runner had a bad race, they are often anxious to get back to training and get a shot at a redemption race. So naturally, Continue reading →
Nathan VaporHowe 2.0 Review & Comparison
Last year I posted a review of the original Nathan VaporHowe 12 L hydration vest. As you may or may not recall, I had a sneak peak of a prototype in August of 2016, and then hounded my local Nathan rep every time I saw him until the vest was finally released to the public in early 2017. I got my hands on a 12L VaporHowe as soon as I could...and literally ran the thing into the ground. To say Continue reading →
10 MORE Motivational Trail & Ultra Running Films for Inspiration (or Distraction)
Reality check: not everyone has 24/7 access to gorgeous trails, stunning vistas, and endless miles in the fresh air. Some runners battle things like less than ideal weather, childcare issues, or simply geographical setbacks (i.e. no trails to run on). And therefore, they (we) sometimes have to put in our training miles on a treadmills. Do you know what makes those monotonous treadmill miles Continue reading →
2019 Conquer the Rock Foothills 50K Race Recap
"On the first loop, don't be stupid. On the second loop, don't be a wimp." It was a chilly, foggy Saturday morning, and I was huddled at the top of a paved hill with about 30 other runners, getting ready to start the 2019 "Foothills 50K", a part of the "Conquer the Rock" race weekend. For whatever reason, I was a nervous wreck, which isn't like me at all. Especially for an event that was Continue reading →
2019 Almost 9 Miler – with Kids – Recap
Every month, on the 15th day, thirty dollars is automatically drafted out of my bank account for my membership to the Eagle Endurance "$30 Club". The premise is this: sign up for one year of monthly $30 payments, race any (or all, in our case) of Eagle Endurance's race for no additional cost. When you look at the rising cost of ultras these days, and then figure $360 can get you, in theory, 9 Continue reading →
6 Lower Leg Strength, Stability, & Balance Exercises for Trail Runners
Two of my favorite words to say are "pelican" and "proprioception". They have absolutely nothing to do with each other, though I suppose a pelican could have amazing proprioception, as most animals do. Anyway, proprioception is your perception or awareness of the position and movement of your body in space at any given time. A pelican is a sea bird with a giant pouch under it's beak. And at Continue reading →
2019 Hallucination 6/12/24 Recap
14 years ago this month, I "ran" my first half marathon. I use the term "ran" loosely, because it was more like a 13.1 mile jog/walk/shuffle where I was entirely out of my element, questioned what the hell I was doing with every painful step, and wondered why I hadn't opted to just cheer on my sister at the finish line from the beer tent instead of trailing along behind her down the streets of Continue reading →
No-Equipment Plyometrics Workout for Runners
Want to become a faster, stronger runner? Then you absolutely HAVE to do more than simply run all of the time. Cross training, speedwork, and strength training are imperative in ensuring you are the best runner you can be. One of my favorite types of workouts to incorporate into my training regimen is a once a week plyometric session. Plyometrics are typically jumping or dynamic movement Continue reading →
2019 Retreat Repeat Recap
I don't remember the exact context of the conversation. We were about 25 miles in to our run, and my friend Raquel was discussing parties. "I don't go to parties anymore, I'm too old and tired for that" I quipped. "Unless...does this count? Friends, music, junk food, beer, and fun...well at least my kind of fun? That's a party, right?" It was around 2:00 in the afternoon, and Raquel, Geoff, Continue reading →
2018 Last Chance 50K – Race Recap
If the world is about to end, the most logical thing to do is go for a run, right? That is...well, was...the premise of the Last Chance 25 & 50K, put on by Eagle Endurance in Huger, SC. The very first running of this event, 6 years ago, was held on the day the world was supposed to end according to the Mayan Calendar. The good news is that the world did NOT end on that fateful day Continue reading →
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