Last year I learned a ton about trail running and the ultra community. Part of that included race nutrition and electrolyte replacement. These are key tools in every ultra runner's toolbox. We probably spend hundreds of dollars each year on gels, bars, sports drinks, salt caps; not to mention all the race registrations or a … Continue reading #Humabeing #TeamNuun
What's up?! Hope you hit the ground running in 2019! The new year is finally here, and that means it's time to start planning your racing schedule....actually that time has already passed. I'm certainly no expert in planning a race schedule. I learned the hard way that you need to plan for 2019 well before … Continue reading 2019- new year, new race schedule
The Brooks Cascadia 13 trail running shoe is the latest rendition of the Cascadia model. With a 3D printed rugged outsole and added cushioning compared to the previous model, you'll be able to tackle the gnarliest of trails without beating up your feet. The outsole molding is carried up to sides and toe of the … Continue reading Brooks Cascadia 13 GTX: Review
....on my 2018 ultra season. Let's recap how it all went down. April, Cooper's Rock 50k--> My first ultra, and on my own turf. Finished 3rd overall had a wicked fast time of 5 hr 31 min. Maybe it was home field advantage or maybe it was beginner's luck but either way I had so … Continue reading That’s a Wrap…
Fire on the Mountain 50k took place on Sunday, November 4th in the Green Ridge State Forest of Flintstone, MD. It was 36 degrees. I was cold and tired, after already having drove 2.5 hours to the race start. FOTM 50k is known for it's finish, your time stops only when you throw a log … Continue reading Race Report: Fire on the Mountain 50k
The 8th annual Fire on the Mountain 50k will take place on November 4, 2018. It is a 32.8 mile out-and-back trail race which takes place in the Green Ridge State Forest in Maryland. The elevation profile is pretty interesting. There will be several short steep climbs as well as a large climb and descent … Continue reading My Next Ultra…
The 2018 Morgantown Marathon will take place on September 16. The race is in its fourth year and it is a Boston qualifier. Although, qualifying is easier said than done. After 26.2 "almost heavenly" miles and nearly 1600 feet of elevation gain, the body takes a beating on the asphalt. Add to that the fact … Continue reading 2018 Morgantown Marathon
Today's blog is all about reliving your awesome runs. The app is called Relive and what it does is uses your GPS tracking device (i.e. your running watch) and makes a virtual trail of your run on a 3D satellite image. It is super cool. Download it to your phone now to start reliving those … Continue reading #Relive
Haven't posted in some time now but I really want to get back into it. While I've been absent here I have been doing well and had back to back best mileage weeks! Two weeks ago I hit 58 miles and last week I hit the 60 mark! My body is definitely felling the effects … Continue reading It’s been awhile…
This past Saturday marked my third ever ultra and my second 50k. The temperatures were in the upper 80s and humidity hovered around 70% which increased the difficulty of the race even more. Rather than give you the usual race report style type of post, I think it would be more entertaining if I just … Continue reading Race Report: Kanawha Trace 50k
