Mental Strategies for Running in the Heat

Furnace Creek Visitor Center, Death Valley National Park, CA For most runner's, running in the heat presents a challenge. A physical one and a mental one. Physically, we slow down, which mentally affects us. The heat and humidity itself can make us want to mentally tap out, "It's too hot out, I can't do this." … Continue reading Mental Strategies for Running in the Heat

BADWATER 135 Crewing, Pacing, and Adventure Photo Gallery (2021)

Attending The World's Toughest Footrace, Badwater 135, was truly a special experience... so I had to make it a part of my blog. Words can't express how incredible this trip was for me. I got to see friends and make new ones. I finally got to be a part of a race that I heard … Continue reading BADWATER 135 Crewing, Pacing, and Adventure Photo Gallery (2021)

Being Fearless, Accomplishing a Dream

Butler County Milers at the 2021 Baker Trail Ultrachallenge Think of something that you’ve always dreamed of doing. Travel? Opening a business? Contacting someone you haven’t talked to in a long time or ever? Dumping an unhealthy habit that you have been clinging to? It can be anything. It is probably overwhelming to think about … Continue reading Being Fearless, Accomplishing a Dream

[Mostly] Trail & Ultramarathon Running Podcasts

- - CAUTION - - These podcasts will: motivate, inspire, move you, make you laugh, make you run harder, and maybe make you cry. Some of them have multiple ways to listen (SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, PodBean, Spotify, etc...). Please keep in mind that this list may need updated as podcasts come and go. Let … Continue reading [Mostly] Trail & Ultramarathon Running Podcasts