A few weeks ago, I ran the Midnight Express, a 72-mile solo race around Lake Tahoe. It was very hard … More
Tag: elevation
Golden Gate 50K (and a little extra) – Race #4 of 2019
Last weekend was the Golden Gate 50k, with my favorite Coastal Trail Runs. I ran it with my friend Ingrid, … More
North Face 50m, round II
On Saturday, I broke a personal rule: I ran the same race a second time. The last time I ran … More
North Face 50-miler in D.C. – a race in three parts
I signed up for this race a few months ago because it seemed like a good weekend to run – … More
Into the Mist – San Francisco 50-mile race report
As some of you know, I’m training for Pine Creek 100-miler, a flat 100-mile trail race in northern Pennsylvania in … More
Pole Pole – Running (slowly) with the Kenyans.
My watch alarm sang a gentle tingle. I quickly silenced it. I was already awake. I lay in bed, warm … More
Never Save Anything for the Way Back (or: how we climbed Whitney in the snow)
As I clipped my backpack on, I checked my phone one last time before turning it off for the weekend. … More
Inca Trail Marathon
The Inca Trail is 32k and ends in Machu Picchu. It starts at 9,000 feet and peaks around 13,800 … More
How to Find Your Inspiration
Inspiration is not sport-specific. Inspiration is effective across activities; just because you happen to be running, swimming, or working through … More
Why do you run?
Motivation is a complex concept. In theater, the most compelling actors are those who understand the motivations of their characters. … More
