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What’s In A Name?

Have you ever picked a race simply because it had a great name? How about because it was in an interesting location? I’ve done both of these things, multiple times, and the runs I’ve done because of it were some of the most fun and interesting.
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Grindstone 2024 Race Report

I finished Grindstone 2024 in 33:29:23 - 33 hours, 29 minutes. This is the first time I’ve started an event on Friday and finished on Sunday. I crossed the finish line at 3:29 am Sunday to the cheers of a few onlookers and my exhausted wife, who was also my solo crew. She was amazing and a HUGE part of why I was able to complete this race!
Jim Preparing For Trail Demon 10K

February Summary

It’s the month before my next race, the Mississippi Trail 50, 100 mile. The last training cycle which includes race prep and travel. This month was, as expected, lower in volume by a good margin. The focus was on speed…

Jim In The Cold

January Numbers

This month was another big one with 270 total miles covered in 21 runs. There were six runs over 20 miles, the longest of the month was 28.6miles. There was also snow and I did two of my long runs…

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Why Fartleks Don’t Stink

Do you need to add some variety to your running but don’t like the idea of overly structured workouts? Do you want to improve your speed and endurance but aren’t sure where to start? Are you having trouble finding the…

2023 Stats

How Did 2023 Stack Up?

The past year has been epic. I have to say it’s been my best running year ever. I’ve raced more than ever before. I ran more miles this year than any year in the past. I started running with a…

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December Numbers

The focus this month was on speed and strength, so there were many running ‘workouts’. Those consisted of tempo runs, interval sessions on the track, and longer intervals on the trails.
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What Is Epic?

We use the word “epic” often. We use it to describe many things. I’m not sure we always use it correctly, even in the context of trail running or ultras. The first results from Google when you search ‘epic’ are:…

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Gotta Catch ‘Em All – How to Pick Socks

One of the best gifts related to running I’ve ever received, hence one of the greatest gifts I’ve ever received, was socks. Really. The gift portrayed, in so many movies, as the worst turned out to be the highlight of…