As many of you know, my sister, a runner and triathlete (Ironman at that!) is a cancer survivor. Malignant melanoma to be exact, diagnosed at the young age of 34. It an odd twist of events, it was Holly and her cancer that suckered inspired me into running in the first place. But I'm not here today to tell that story again. Instead, I want to talk about something that is very much a reality and Continue reading →
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Miles, Mind Tricks, & Ultramarathon Hallucinations
Prior to my entrance into the world of ultramarathon, I had always imagined hallucinations to include terrifying scenarios. The kind of things that I'd have to remind myself were not real. Being chased by unidentifiable monsters that were out to get me. Hearing creepy voices calling to me in the … [Read More...]
7 Things Every Runner Should Do At Least Once in their Lifetime
There are two covenants that I hold dear when it comes to running. First: never take running too seriously (unless you are literally getting paid to win races, which I am not). Second: never forget how lucky you are to be able to run. Unfortunately, even the best of us can get caught so caught … [Read More...]
Commotion Chronicles 12/2-12/8/19
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