The sun about to rise, as seen on a recent early-morning trail run from Calico Basin. Ready to make 2020 the best year yet In the middle of my fourth 1-mile repeat during this morning’s workout, I had four consecutive thoughts. First, “my right Achilles isn’t tight or hurting!” I can’t remember my last run […]
Nike Vaporfly 4% initial reaction and review
I took the plunge. For well more than a year I have watched the running world (for the most part) swoon over the Nike Vaporfly 4%. It’s the running shoe that sounds too good to be true. Want to improve your running efficiency by around 4% on average without changing anything but your footwear? Then this […]
Enjoying the unexpected PR, and donuts
I showed up for donuts and ended up with an unexpected PR. Running is crazy like that — you never know when it’s going to be your day. No matter how hard we attempt to set up a PR attempt, there are so many things we can’t control. On Sunday, I participated in the Columbus […]
August please go away; you’re the worst
It happens every year. August rolls around, and my training falls apart. But this year will be different, right? No Louisiana heat and humidity. Instead, I have California breezes and coastal views. Still, same story (I was sick for the whole first week, including a three day stretch where I barely left my room). August […]
Willpower is making tomorrow happen today
“You say that every week.” The words weren’t malicious. They weren’t false. But they stung. And they have been rattling around in my head for the past three weeks. I had just declared my intentions for making drastic life changes. I would eat well, sleep well (get up on time), and grind out a killer […]
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