It’s amazing what even a short session of trail running can do to clear your mind. Friday night was rough. My daughter woke up screaming in the middle of the night, and I didn’t get solid rest. So instead of waking up super early and checking off my planned long run, I stayed in bed […]
Wrapping a disappointing running 2019 with hope for what will come next
My running year ended almost exactly like it began — with a surge of hope on a picturesque trail. Missed race goals and injury struggles filled the middle, but I couldn’t script a better start or end. My hope, as we all turn ahead to 2020, is that I can learn from my 2019 missteps […]
Nighttime running — embrace the isolation
I’ve gone nighttime running five times in the past week. The first was a marathon event up and down the strip in Las Vegas, complete with constant loud music and strobe lights. The second was a super-moon run at Torrey Pines State Park that included some moderate trails and a steep paved hill. The third […]
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