Ego and Excuses vs. Joy and Self-Compassion
I’m getting passed by masses of midpackers. It shouldn’t bother me, but it does….
Injuries Are Great Teachers for Runners (And I Keep Learning)
Six tips for recovering from a running injury and being less stubborn or shortsighted than I was during the past month.
Brought Back Down to Earth
I’m writing this partly as a reminder never to take exultant, elevated, healthy highs for granted, because you just may fall on your ass.
On My List and On the Horizon
A camp, a house, a horse, a race and some kids. These are big pieces fitting into the puzzle of my life this year.
Lessons from Ultras that Help in Real-Life Struggles
When I feel overwhelmed, or try to help my kids deal with their stress, I draw on lessons learned and strategies developed through ultras.
“You Have Only Moments to Live” and Other Musings for a 24-Hour New Year’s Eve Ultra
I need to sort out thoughts about the coming year and beyond, and that’s another reason I’m looking forward to this 24-hour hamster-wheel ultra on new year’s eve—it’ll be a retreat of sorts.
It Was a Beautiful Day: Vista Verde Skyline 50K Race Report
Like the “super moon,” the course seemed unusually brilliant and exaggerated in its beauty. Little did I know on that blissful, escapist day that disaster would strike 36 hours later.
Running the Bay Bridge Bike Path—Plus Yerba Buena and Treasure Islands
I wrote this post four years ago, in the fall of 2013, and am updating it since I revisited this cool urban run last week. Now that the entrance to Yerba Buena Island is open and links to Treasure Island, you can loop around there for a longer run!
My 2017 Gift Guide for Runners and Adventurers: Good Stuff, No Fluff!
A roundup of nifty products I discovered and used this year to better enjoy running and the outdoors.
Making Peace With “My Old Self”: Advice on Aging and Longevity in Running
I need to let go of longing for a supposedly better version of myself from years ago. Remember and celebrate all the things that this 2017 version of me did that the 2007 person couldn’t fathom.