Running Out of Money
Money is tight this year. But is it tight enough to impede my race calendar?… Read More Running Out of Money
Tag: 10k
The Chronicles of Hernia: Diagnosis
Dual Hernia. After weeks of resting, a handful of intimate doctors’ appointments, and a lot of waiting, I was finally given an official diagnosis: dual hernia. Surgery has been scheduled for mid-September and there will be at least another four weeks of recover. However, given how cautious I want to be about the thin pieces… Read More The Chronicles of Hernia: Diagnosis
Rockin’ a Summer Half Marathon
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
Photo Finish: 12 Pics from early 2017
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. If that’s true, I guess I don’t have to write many words for this week’s post. We’re only a few months in, but this year has already seen its fair share of trails and races. Below are my favorite pictures from my Instagram feed for the early part of 2017.… Read More Photo Finish: 12 Pics from early 2017
Trail Racing 101: Four Fairly Obvious Observations
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
Reluctantly Taking on Winter Running
Let’s be honest, once you get past the festive holiday season wintertime is pretty miserable. While there’s a certain romance that comes with spending a snowy night in front of a roaring fire with a good book and a tumbler of bourbon, every other aspect of the season stinks. It’s a particularly problematic time of… Read More Reluctantly Taking on Winter Running
Beating the Blerch: A Run for Cake
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
The Return of Warm Weather Running
Spring has arrived. Sure there are some regions still suffering from the bitter sting of snowy cold (Colorado, I’m looking in your direction), but for the most part Americans are now basking in the glory of blooming trees, longer daylight hours, and warming temperatures. No one’s more excited about spring’s return than I am. As I have… Read More The Return of Warm Weather Running
GO LONG Floating Bridge 10K: 12 Pictures
The people of the Pacific Northwest are known for being outdoors-y. In fact, the State of Washington requires all of its citizens to own at least three pieces of fleece clothing. Up in these parts people love hiking, biking to work, and something called geoduck hunting. So it’s not terribly surprising that up this way… Read More GO LONG Floating Bridge 10K: 12 Pictures
Winter Running Hiatus: or how I learned to stop worrying and love not running
Warm weather is better than cold weather. That’s just a fact. Look it up. If cold temperatures were what human beings desired, Alaska would be the hot destination (metaphorically speaking) for winter getaways and old people would all flock to Canada upon retirement. The truth is, people hate the cold so much Christian religions should… Read More Winter Running Hiatus: or how I learned to stop worrying and love not running
The Reluctant Runner 