My watch alarm sang a gentle tingle. I quickly silenced it. I was already awake. I lay in bed, warm … More
Tag: motivation
Running a Marathon in Kenya – help me get there!
Hi y’all! I’m going to Kenya this summer to run a marathon. My goal is to run a marathon on every … More
Pain is Temporary
We push ourselves to the edge of our ability so we can learn. We learn how strong our persistence is, … More
Just keep Swimming … How to Finish a Marathon in the Rain
Yesterday, I ran California International Marathon, reputed to be one of the marathon fastest courses in the world. … More
Game Theory of Ultrarunning
A few months ago, I had the opportunity to speak at TEDxSacramento. I spoke about the Game Theory of Ultrarunning … More
50k Fun Run (Lake Chabot 50k)
Some runs are quiet, pensive, and lonely. During some races, you might not talk to someone for hours. Lake Chabot … More
And … we’re back! Horseshoe Lake 50k – 1st place age group
My mom always told me to frame questions not as binary, Yes-No decisions, but as multiple-choice, A-B-C decisions. That is … More
Minimum Viable (Tri)athlete
In the tech industry, there’s this concept of Minimum Viable Product. An MVP is a really basic, stripped-down prototype of the … More
Inca Trail Marathon
Hiking to the start The Inca Trail is 32k and ends in Machu Picchu. It starts … More
Boston Marathon Race Report: It Does Not Matter How Slow You Go …
Boston Marathon: I don’t even know where to start. In the style of Dickens, It was the hardest race I’ve … More
