I’ve started to come to terms with the fact that life with an infant is extremely up and down. Last week was great, and while this week wasn’t particularly terrible, it was just so damn hectic. We had so many things going on as a family, and while most of them were really great, it was EXHAUSTING.… Read the rest
Tag Archives: trail running
Running Breaks
I have to be honest, I am still riding high on last week’s race memories. It’s funny how the memories change over time, and you have a more difficult time remembering all the struggles in detail, but the feeling of crossing the finish line is still so fresh. … Read the rest
UltraMarathon Drop Bag Tips
I RAN A 100K RACE! Which is incredible, and hard, and a little bit traumatic if I’m being completely honest. But it was an amazing experience, and I want to do a full race recap with all of the details later this week. … Read the rest
Transitioning to Trail Running – Weekly Recap – 6.7.20
This was another emotionally exhausting week. First, hearing about Dave Glassman’s lack of support for the black community and black lives matter movement, and then hearing more and more information around the disgusting culture at CrossFit, Inc head quarters. It was just heart breaking to be honest.… Read the rest
Virtual Trail Racing – Weekly Recap – 5.17.20
This week marked the end of my base building. My mileage was high, and I felt good all week. On Saturday, I wrapped up my base building with a little virtual trail racing. After this week, I’ll take a deload week with some lower mileage. … Read the rest
2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Runners
Do you have a special runner in your life that deserves a thoughtful Christmas gift? Or maybe you are a runner, and you’d like to give your friends and family some pointers on what you’d like to see under the tree. … Read the rest
Marathon Prep: The Night Before A Big Race
Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting with one of my clients to discuss her preparations for her first half-marathon. As we chatted about her nerves and excitement, it hit me that it’s been almost a decade since my first race. … Read the rest
The Running Dead (and how to come back to life)
Endurance running is no easy feat. Part of the reason that the sport is so addictive and intriguing is the fact that it requires an athlete to push and explore the limits of the human body. Spend a couple of hours talking to an avid endurance athlete, and you may walk away feeling like they just aren’t fully human. … Read the rest
Howard Peak Greenway Trail System
Locals in San Antonio know that the city boasts a great variety of trails, especially for a major metropolitan area. The Texas hill country in general is one of my favorite area’s to run. The views are amazing, the terrain is varied, and the rolling slopes are guaranteed to build leg strength. … Read the rest