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 →
The Weekly Chaos Report: 2/19/19
One of the more identifying signs that I am definitely getting older is the fact that almost daily I comment on the date. As in "February 19th! WHERE HAS THE MONTH GONE!" My clients at the gym almost always agree with these sentiments, and thankfully haven't pointed out the fact that I've been doing this for over a year now. But...it's February 19th, which is practically March. I'm still 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 →
6 Tips for Running Short Looped Ultramarathon Courses
When it comes to preferred types of race courses, there are three types of ultrarunners: Those who love running timed ultras (usually 6, 12, or 24 hours) on a short loop course. Those who loathe running timed ultras on a short loop course. And those who haven't yet run a short looped ultramarathon course. Chances are, if a google search brought you to this post, you are in the third Continue reading →
Post 100 Mile Thoughts – What Worked, What I’ll Change Next Time
Runners are some of my favorite people on earth - but we tend to sometimes be assholes when it comes to deciding who is "welcome" among our ranks. (Note, not all of us. Just some...and they tend to be the loudest.) Log into any online forum and you'll see people discussing if run/walking has its place, what finishing time constitutes a "real" marathon, or whether or not a 50K is actually Continue reading →
I’m Not Trustworthy.
"As most of you know, if left to my own devices, I'll quit when no one is looking, then saunter back to the tent, sit down, and tell you I've quit, after my timing chip has already been handed in. Don't turn your back on me, I'm not trustworthy." _______________________________________________ There are a number of things that frustrate me about the fitness industry, some of which cause my 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 →
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