2016 was my year when it comes to racing. Sure, it was a pretty wacky year otherwise. But for my running, it couldn't have gone any better. With a few days left, I wanted to take a step back, reflect on my accomplishments, and set my sights on 2017. Taking a quick look back at... Continue Reading →
Probably Jinxing Myself
I know I've been off the blogosphere recently, and it's taken me a while to figure out why. Honestly, the past 2 months or so of running have been going... really, really well. Like so well that I've been nervous to write about it in fear that I'll jinx it. But enough is enough - it's been too long since... Continue Reading →
#WOahMAN
Let me just start by saying I don't think I've ever been so sore in my life. In the past year I've done 50 burpees, and they were all last Friday. In the past year I've probably completed 2 full tours, and they were both in the past month. WOahMAN was probably not the best idea, but I went for it... Continue Reading →
B.A.A. Half Marathon 2016
I hadn't planned on running the B.A.A Half Marathon this year, but a few days before a spot opened up so I decided to go for it and test my half marathon legs.  I've been training for the Cambridge Half Marathon coming up in November so I thought if I can run a tougher course a month... Continue Reading →
Soaked and Stubborn – Grindstone 100 Race Report (10/07/2016)
It was tough. It was way tougher than the Vermont 100, which I already thought was pretty hard. It was tougher than any race I've done, regardless of cramping, nutrition issues, or overheating. 27 sleep deprived hours in the rain over 101 miles with 23,200 feet of elevation change forced me to dig incredibly deep... Continue Reading →
Bear Mountain 50k Training Update
I fell off the blogging bandwagon again! But hey, life gets messy and hard and busy sometimes - we all get it. The past few weeks have been going very well! I am feeling strong and ready to take on Bear Mountain. I finally brought myself to look at the race elevation profile and other... Continue Reading →