2020 is here and, naturally, we’re setting new running goals for the new year. But before I move forward with my plans, it’s beneficial to look back where I ran…
Mind Games | Running Diligence
Hindsight is 20/20, right? After running every race, no matter how well the day went, I can recount things that did not go as planned. Where did things go off…
Yogi Was Right | Running Diligence
One of the toughest aspects of pursuing a big running goal is the mental game. I can run all day. Find the right pace, and I can cruise. But if…
Beaverhead Endurance Runs 100k – 2018’s Big DNF
In 2018, I set out to accomplish a Big Hairy Audacious Goal. It was a big bite to chew and I knew I was going into the deep end. But…
Sorting Out The Finish – Happy Camper Fun Run
Ok, I’ll try to share this experience without sounding like I’m complaining. Go back and read my recap of the Happy Camper Fun Run, first. I share this post because…
Happy Camper Fun Run 52-Mile Trail Race
The day finally came when I signed up last-minute for a 50-mile run. I had planned on a long run of 42 miles over the weekend as part of training….
Can beef protein fuel strength for running?
Growing up on my family’s cattle ranch, we always had beef in the freezer. While there were other proteins – pork from the neighbors, eggs from chickens in the barn…
Psycho Wyco 50k – Kansas City
2019… my big goal for the year is sticking to the plan. Last year, I fell short of my BHAG and I’m bound and determined to reach that 100k mark…
Arches Ultra 50k and 50 mile – Moab
The middle of January isn’t the best time to be looking for a warm long run, unless you live in the southern tier of states. But in Colorado, it doesn’t…