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:…
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…
November Numbers
My training in November was MUCH different from October. To start, I got Covid two weeks before the JFK 50-mile race, which eliminated the build and pre-race prep weeks of my training. Instead, I was on the couch trying to…
JFK 50 – 2023 Edition
TLDR: I ran the JFK 50 Mile in 10:38:33 and beat my 2020 time by 2 hours 10 minutes and 20 seconds. This year was quite different but not without challenges. Two weeks before the event I came down with…