In 2012 I ran the Duke City Marathon. I finished in 3:55 for my second sub 4 hour finish ever, and that’s when I decided I would try to run a sub 4 all 50 states. Fast forward to 2019, and I applied for membership in the 50 sub 4 club online. My submission came […]
Still on the 2020 start line, and ready to make the most of the year ahead
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 […]
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