Last summer when I was diagnosed with a multitude of hernias, one of the first things I thought was, “Damn, I’m tough.” This fleeting moment of self-aggrandizement arrived when I realized I’d just run one of my fastest 5Ks in Chicago while battling a slight hangover and, as it turns out, abdominal instability. After I… Read More The Tale of the Unremarkable Half
Overall the race went well. In fact, it went very well. Going into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle Half Marathon this past Sunday, I wasn’t really sure what to expect. I was leaving my comfort zone and embarking on a 2nd half marathon less than two months after my last one and my quick, 8-week… Read More Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle: 15 Seconds
When I run half marathons, I don’t listen to music. While I very much enjoy (and need) those beats, rhythms, and melodies during training runs, I prefer to avoid them on races day. Those mornings tend to be adrenaline-filled as it is, the last thing I need is a Public Enemy song inspiring my legs to take… Read More Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle: Race Moments
In the past, when a half marathon was on the horizon, I’ve used this blog space to lay out my personal goals for the race. It’s a chance to reflect on my training and take stock in where I’m at as a runner. For this Sunday’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle Half, I have but one simple… Read More Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle: Let Me Eat Cake
The final few miles of the Whidbey Island Half Marathon in April were grueling. That last stretch is always tough for me, but this was different. In addition to being physically exhausted, my mental outlook on the race went in the toilet when I saw the two-hour pacer pass me. After two lackluster halfs in… Read More Rockin’ a Summer Half Marathon
The year is still young, but I already feel good about where it’s headed. Sure, as a liberal-minded American (aka ‘coastal elite’) I’m horrified by the day-to-day news cycle and the fact that our POTUS and his cronies know as much about governing as the Cleveland Browns know about winning football games… but at least… Read More Trail Racing 101: Four Fairly Obvious Observations
Like running races? Like high-fiving fluffy, fictional characters? Like cake? If you answered yes to any of the above then you would’ve enjoyed Beat the Blerch, a race I participated in this past Sunday. It is as unique a running experience as you could possibly have. The Seattle event, which actually took place in the small town… Read More Beating the Blerch: A Run for Cake
In an ideal world, my ability to travel would be unencumbered by the reality of my everyday life. Money and vacation time would be plentiful and the only thing preventing me from visiting every destination on my travel to-do list would be my follow through. Unfortunately, money and vacation time are a real thing that… Read More Locally Sourced Travel: Queen Anne Hill
The Reluctant Runner 