Let me introduce you to some of my awesome clients who agreed to go public, so that they may motivate you, too.
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How to Run 100 Miles When You Can Barely See the Trail
This is the story of my client Will Barkan, who’s legally blind, and how Will recently nailed his first 100-miler, the Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Run.
Why I Raced a Road Marathon Even Though I Didn’t Like It
The farther away I got from road marathoning and that PR set in 2009, the more intimidating and daunting it felt to try it again.
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.
A Look Inside “The Trail Runner’s Companion”: My Ultra of a Book
The book explores the “why” as well as the “how” of becoming a trail runner and graduating to ultras. It goes beyond showing how to achieve better trail-running performance. The chapters also convey the culture and ethos of the sport, and spotlight many notable characters in it.
How a Back-of-the-Pack Novice Ultrarunner Nailed the 170-Mile Grand to Grand Ultra
The story of my client Jami Sutter shows how careful, steady training and mental determination can lead to a highly respectable mid-pack finish in a grueling stage race. Jami answers questions about the highs, the lows and the lessons learned.