I hated the logic that I wanted to cover 100 miles so I could be done with 100 miles because I didn’t actually want to do the full 100 miles. Ugh, none of it made any sense.
Archive | Training & Racing
I’m Supposed to Run 100 Miles and I Barely Feel Up for Five
The person who trained assiduously, whose every workout had a purpose and goal attained, who meticulously planned every piece of gear—that seems like another person, and she’s not here now.
Mining Family Stories for Inspiration and Summiting a 14’er to Reach Into the Past
A tribute to a trio of relatives—my grandmother, grandfather and great-uncle—who challenged themselves in the San Juan Mountains in mind-blowing ways that inspire me as a mountain runner.
Women of the Hardrock 100—Growing In Numbers and Recognition, They Rock
Words of wisdom from a panel discussion, plus some of my thoughts on this year’s Hardrock and its female field.
Tuesdays With The Rocket: A Special Start to 2017
I can’t recall how or why we started the new year with the “see ya Tuesday at 9 at the lake”—two ultra-distance trail runners meeting midweek for a paved, flat, easy loop. I needed a friend, a counselor, a reminder of the best, most humorous and resilient sides of the human spirit. Each Tuesday, we […]
2017 Mauna to Mauna Report: A Week of Striving & Slogging Over Hawaii’s Harsh Hills
Perhaps my fondest memory of the Mauna to Mauna Ultra was the experience of the oxymoronic “friendly competition” in the best, truest sense.
My 2017 Mauna to Mauna Ultra Food and Gear List
It behooves competitors to carry as little as possible, because every pound of weight slows us down and saps energy. But, given the climate and terrain variability, I can’t go too light or get too hungry.
Getting Closer to Fulfilling Two Stretch Goals
It’s taper time, so I reflect on peak training for the Mauna to Mauna Ultra and share an exciting update about Free to Run.
Q&A With the Guys Behind Mountain Outpost, the Craziest Sh*t To Happen In Ultrarunning
“In this sport, there’s so much seriousness, so to see some fun is awesome.” I talked with Jamil Coury, Schuyler Hall and Michael Carson about how they blend comedy and ultrarunning for their YouTube channel.
It’s Getting Hot, Heavy and Hard: Yes, I’m Talking About Peak Training for My Stage Race
Peak training involves increasing your training load and preparing very specifically for the conditions of your race. For multi-day, self-supported stage races, the preparation becomes more complex.