Let me start by saying that for once, Matt adequately prepared me for a race for the first time ever. Most of the time we go for a run or a race and he tells me "oh it's super easy" or "after the first half it's all downhill" and inevitably it's the hardest race I've ever... Continue Reading →
Race Schedule and Goal Setting
I know I already wrote a year in review and set some goals, but my friend over at yogawordnerd put together an awesome race schedule post that got me thinking about my schedule and what I am looking to get out of 2017. As I enter my third year of ultra running, my focus is quickly shifting from... Continue Reading →
2016 Year in Review – The Year of 💯
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 →
Slip & Slide – 7 Sisters Race Report (5/8/2016)
After being a runner in Boston for about 5 years, I finally took on the classic New England trail race: 7 Sisters. The reputation of this race is pretty notable: an unrelenting out-and-back filled with steep climbs, jagged rocks, and plenty of roots. As a rule of thumb, I heard that to estimate your time... Continue Reading →