Do What Scares You
I’m on a flight right now. There’s a woman next to me complaining about how long it took to board. We are already boarded, mind you, and in the air, in fact. We are on our way. And yet, she complains.
Every body is a runner’s body
Every once in a while, I get asked a tough question: Should I lose weight?
That’s the kind of question no spouse wants to answer, and as I coach, I get similar heebie-jeebies, even when it’s my job to be painfully honest.
Enjoy the offseason
December may very well be the most wonderful time of the year, at least according to Andy Williams, but I’ve found it to be one of the worst for running - and that’s OK
In The Moment
One of my best pieces of advice I give to runners is to tell them to run the mile you’re in. But last month reminded me to run the race you’re in as well.
Too Much Is More Than Enough
There’s a friend in one of my running chat groups whose long runs have been, in her words, more like drama runs. She does well during the week, but her long runs have been increasingly difficult.
One bad run doesn’t make a bad runner
The Fixx was wrong: One thing does not lead to another.
Five Mistakes Beginning (and Veteran) Runners Make
So you want to run, and nothing is chasing you? *pause for laughter*
If you haven’t heard that joke yet, you might be a beginning runner. It’s one of the unfortunate things about being a beginner: You have to hear those jokes from your friends for the first time.
The Comfort Crisis
Let me ask you something: When was the last time you were uncomfortable?
How to Pick Your First Ultramarathon
My first ultramarathon was a 50-miler in Steamboat Springs. It was, even now, maybe the best race of my life. And I shouldn’t have done it.
The Trio of Hydration
My triathlon friends have a saying: There’s four parts to their sport, not just three. Can you guess the fourth?
How To Build Mental Toughness
Being tough is one of the most vital parts of finishing an ultramarathon. This is why we train for our races. We need to get tougher. But I believe mental toughness is far more important than a super fit body to finish an ultra.
Ready for your first ultra?
I know the idea of running an ultramarathon seems daunting, but you are probably capable of it with the right training, even if you haven’t run much in your life. Here are some ways to know if you’re ready.