Since race directors are grappling with how to host races in a way that reduces the risk of virus spread, I thought I’d share how this race felt safe and well organized, and different but satisfying from a competitive standpoint.
Tag Archives | trail running
Diary of a Double Everest Ultra
How would it feel to climb and descend more than 8,000 feet daily, on high-altitude mountain trails, for seven days straight? Could I do it? Last week, I found out.
3 Run Workouts That Boost My Mojo
These are three favorite unusual run workouts that I wrote for clients and ended up doing and enjoying myself. I hope they’ll help you feel energized and motivated if you feel stuck in a rut with your training.
Trail Running Lessons for Life (Abridged): A 20 x 20 Presentation
Presenters are challenged to show 20 slides, each for exactly 20 seconds. I’ve never done a presentation like this, but I was game. I put together PowerPoint slides and scripted paragraphs for each, cutting away to get my talk down to roughly 20 seconds per slide and hoping my story wasn’t as boring as watching […]
Two Weeks Living (and Running) with Coronavirus
It feels like we won a coin toss: Morgan gets to come home, others stay in the hospital and die alone.
Diary of 72 Hours During an Unfolding Catastrophe
I used my blog to journal about our family’s situation during the past few days, so that years from now I will remember what this strange, scary week felt like.
A 10-Year Flashback: Travel, Run…Blog?
Happy new year! I can’t believe we’re closing out a decade. That means this blog is almost a decade old. … I’ve decided to keep The Runner’s Trip running one more year, but I’m warning you that I might write about things that have little to do with running….
6 Steps to Take Time Off This Season Without Losing Your Running Base
What does “an off period” or “break from training” look like? Does it mean giving up running completely? Not necessarily.
2019 Gift Guide for Trail Runners & Hikers: Goodies I Discovered This Year
Here’s my annual gift guide of fun, functional or (in the case of the books recommended) fascinating things I discovered this past year. I spotlight running-related things that I found on my own and like, independent of PR or sponsorships. Check it out and treat yourself!
The Race of My Life: A 2019 Grand to Grand Ultra Report
How I nearly snatched defeat from the jaws of victory at the Grand to Grand Ultra but ultimately had my best race in 25 years of running.