Hello from my cold, cold home to yours. Winter has made an appearance, and even though that doesn’t mean land covered in snow (unfortunately), it did bring… Read more ““Running” Poetry”
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East Bay Skyline Trail, A 50K That Broke Me
This past Saturday, I did something that many people would likely call absolutely insane. I did my first ultramarathon. The East Bay Skyline trail is a trail… Read more “East Bay Skyline Trail, A 50K That Broke Me”
Limitless Vertical Challenge | Race Report
I hate hills. That’s the whole and simple truth. There’s nothing to it, no “unless’s” or “but’s.” I hate hills. I can’t deal with them, I’m slower… Read more “Limitless Vertical Challenge | Race Report”
Night-Time : Run-time
I used to be scared of dark. I still am, sometimes. I used to hate running. I still do, sometimes. Does this imply I might have a… Read more “Night-Time : Run-time”
Dear John, Don’t Be A Sexist. | Ultramarathon Stories
DISCLAIMER:I’ve worked aid stations for that company for quite some time now and met what are now thousands of runners. John in the following story is a… Read more “Dear John, Don’t Be A Sexist. | Ultramarathon Stories”
5 Things that Changed when I Started Running
On YouTube, there are many videos with titles like “I went vegan for a week, here’s what happened” and “I exercised each day for a month, here’s… Read more “5 Things that Changed when I Started Running”
Born to Run | Book Recommendation
Christopher McDougall The Denver Post called it “a tale so mind-blowing as to be the stuff of legend.” Amy Burfoot of Runnersworld.com said it was “one of… Read more “Born to Run | Book Recommendation”
I Just Did It. | My First 35K Race
I’ve heard it so many times in the past, and about so many things. “You can’t do that.” Well, guess what. I just did it. It was… Read more “I Just Did It. | My First 35K Race”
Before My First 35k Race – A Diary Log
It’s week before my first 35k. First time running a race longer than a half marathon. Actually, it’s a little more than 35k – the trail race… Read more “Before My First 35k Race – A Diary Log”
Biofreeze Berkeley – 100% In My Head
I think I spat my lungs out. I can’t breathe, all that is happening in my throat is this wheezing sound. My face probably looks like if… Read more “Biofreeze Berkeley – 100% In My Head”
