I approached the Diablo Trails Challenge 50K as a pre-Miwok 100K reality check and final long, hard run before tapering. But at a certain point I made the decision to race, not just run.
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Boston-Bound Magdalena Boulet: Past Olympian and Rising Ultra Star
A from-the-archives 2008 post on Olympic marathoner Magdalena Boulet of Oakland, who is rising on the ultra racing scene and will race Boston on Monday.
The Heart, Soul and Legs Behind the Longest-Running 50K
Trail Runner magazine asked, “What would you nominate for the best ‘old-school’ trail race and why?” Like a favorite old shoe, the Skyline 50K feels good and doesn’t wear out. Always friendly, never flashy.
Book Review: Jeff Galloway Trips and Falls in Trail Running
I trusted this guy, so I’m sorry to say this is the worst book on running I’ve ever read.
Running Again After Injury & Learning From the Layoff
After a hiatus from running and blogging, I’m coming back slowly and carefully. Here are 12 pieces of advice for anyone recovering from a running injury or trying to prevent one.
The Terrible Process of Letting Go of Something You Love
I closed my eyes and imagined running and wondered if I’d ever run four hours straight again. I visualized Teddy on our walk in the park and wondered if he’d ever run at full speed down those paths again. I rode as hard as I could during the final hour to reach 85 miles before […]
Inside the Head and Heart of An Injured Trail Runner
If you’re feeling injured, dumpy and grumpy, then watching a video of someone like Anna Frost might make you feel worse. Or it could be just the thing to transport you to a better place. I clicked through to watch it reluctantly, aware the episode could stir as much jealousy and cynicism as escapism and […]
You Don’t Want to Peak and Taper Like This
I went from thinking, “This can’t be happening,” to, “I can’t believe I did this.”
Q&A with Lynne Hewett, The Most Extreme, Intrepid and Entertaining Runner I’ve Ever Met
Lynne Hewett, an Aussie trauma nurse in NYC and my tentmate at last year’s Grand to Grand Ultra, has done the most crazy, most extreme events of anyone I know. Here’s a Q&A about how and why she does it.
Four Reasons to Race
Racing four very different races in a six-week period gave me a lot of time to ask “Why?” Why do I repeatedly register for something that sort of feels like taking a test? This post recaps the races and gives four reasons why.