Sharing this reminder because the more you choose happiness and empowerment, the healthier you will be. ***Kleenex disclaimer*** http://www.upworthy.com/this-kid-just-died-what-he-left-behind-is-wondtacular-rip … [Read more]
50k Recap/Learnings not Report
Posted on May 7, 2013 //
50k (31 miles)..CHECK! Here are some things I learned on my first 50k (in no particular order): Carry Advil and dose every 2 hrs for inflammation and pain control. It was hot and I drank and electrolyted 1.5x normal. I could have done it … [Read more]
The first 50k is always the hardest…
Posted on May 3, 2013 //
...that said, I'll be running my first 50k this weekend in prep for my 50 miler in August. I'm just finishing a 4 week block of training and this 50k on Saturday and 10k on Sunday cap it, before an OFF-Load next week. Inspired by my friend Jamie … [Read more]
Are you done complaining?
Posted on April 25, 2013 //
Let's talk about you. You have a lot going on in life. Work, family, significant others, social life, etc...I hear your complaints, excuses and reasons on a daily basis. I'm tired of you falling off the wagon, only to pendulum swing hard in the … [Read more]
The Answer You’ve Been Looking For
Posted on April 19, 2013 //
"Deep trauma comes from the anguish of others" - Sebastian Junger There have been lots of amazing editorials written about this week's events in Boston. So I'll keep mine short. I think that we as a community (a running community and a nation), were … [Read more]
Thoughts on Gimmicky Runs?
Posted on April 1, 2013 //
Just a quick post. Recently, I've seen more and more "fun run" 5k's around. Races like The Color Run, 80's Run, and now the Electric Run. I wanted to see what people think of them. I've never done one and I can't say that I won't. But I think I'd … [Read more]
Taking stock
Posted on April 1, 2013 //
Bedtime is a great time to take a quick inventory on your day or week. With fitness, it's the same. Before you close your eyes write down what worked in your training and nutrition and what didn't. Where are your areas of opportunity? Use this info … [Read more]
Some reasons why I love “Racing”
Posted on March 19, 2013 //
So, this year is going to be a big year fitness-wise for me. My "A" race this year is the Squamish 50mile Trail Race in British Columbia. 12,000ft + of climbing. I've never run more than 17 miles, so this will be interesting :) Along the way, I … [Read more]
Just a little will…power.
Posted on February 27, 2013 //
Since I "became" a runner, I've always found it interesting the mental games I play while training and racing. Whether its to push on longer or move faster, the result is always that I can, even if my head says its easy to turn back or to slow down. … [Read more]
