Nothing about skiing feels normal, natural or graceful, not yet. But there is an upside to feeling barely average, humbled and scared by something—and then trying to improve rather than quit.
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Feeling Off In the Off Season
Have you ever said, “I feel gross”? I said it to myself four nights ago, around 3 a.m. I do not feel like the person I was 12 weeks ago, and I want to be that person again. I tapped out a note in the Notes section of my phone: “What I Want to Achieve […]
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.
Mammoth Lakes: A Destination for Year-Round Running
You don’t have to ski to love Mammoth Lakes in the winter. Year-round, it’s a great destination for running. Nike Trail Team member and Mammoth resident Tim Tollefson and I share some of our tips and favorite trails for visiting this Eastern Sierra town.