A few weeks ago, I ran the Midnight Express, a 72-mile solo race around Lake Tahoe. It was very hard … More
Tag: health
Surf City Marathon (3:39)
A few weeks ago was my third race of the year – Surf City, in Huntington Beach. I chose this … More
Barefoot Running – Not Actually that Great for You
So, it turns out running barefoot has no scientifically proven benefits. Not only that, barefoot running may actually cause you … More
I’m one of the 1,200 runners participating in the ultrarunner health study featured in NYT
One of the things I struggle with as a long distance runner, especially a female one, is the lack of … More
Behavioral Contagion – or Why I ran a Solo Marathon this Weekend
My usual training method is somewhat ad-hoc: Run a few miles a week Run a few more miles each … More
The Game Theory of Weight Loss
A lean runner is a fast runner. While working out helps get there, a lot of being in good shape … More
Siempre Quiero Mas – I Always Want More (Running)
Outside of running, I’m a sometimes Tango dancer. Tango is a beautiful dance, although not for the reasons most people … More
