Apr 18, 2010

This past week I was delivered a bombshell when I found out I have a stress fracture in my forth metatarsal (toe bone). It is considered hairline, and I think we’ve caught it early on, but it has certainly dampened my chances of being able to run my race scheduled only two weeks away. I am very sad that I may not be able to reach my goal of running an ultra...

Mar 31, 2010

This past weekend I experienced two monumental firsts for myself while competing at the Columbia Cycling Club’s 15k Trail Run: My first time to run a race on the trails My first time running a 50k (or 31mi) distance in one clip Adhering to my training schedule, I was due to run 31 miles on this weekend, but there was no official 50k race anywhere nearby. So...

Mar 23, 2010

This weekend my training plan has me scheduled to run 31 miles, or 50 kilometers. By typical standards, this distance is considered an “official” ultramarathon distance, but I’m simply running it as a training run on my way to a 40 mile race on May 1st. Typically I run solo, but with these longer distances I would really like to run with other people for...

Mar 11, 2010

Like with real estate, there are only three important things to remember when running in the dark; safety, safety, and most importantly safety. Running in the dark can be a dangerous affair if you’re not careful. But with the proper precautions in place, it can be a wonderful time of quiet solitude. Safety Tip #1: Proper Gear -- First and foremost, you need...