Category: Rabid Raccoon 100

Back on the Back of the Pack Ultra Guy Podcast: Rabid Raccoon 100, Strategy, and the 24/7 Athlete

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Back of the Pack Ultra Guy Podcast I was back on Christian’s podcast this week (my second time). The first time we talked about ultrarunning and trauma; you can read that write-up here. This round was more race-specific: how I approached Rabid Raccoon 100, the small experiments that stuck (and the ones that didn’t), and … Continue reading Back on the Back of the Pack Ultra Guy Podcast: Rabid Raccoon 100, Strategy, and the 24/7 Athlete →

Mount to Coast R1 and T1 Shoes Review (2026)

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Mount to Coast R1 Intro The Mount to Coast R1 is the brand’s flagship road ultra shoe, built specifically for the long haul on pavement and multi-day efforts. At roughly 8.5 oz (240 g) for a men’s US 9, it pairs a nitrogen-infused LightCELL midsole (claimed 50% lighter than traditional EVA with meaningfully higher energy … Continue reading Mount to Coast R1 and T1 Shoes Review (2026) →

Rabid Raccoon 100 Post-Race Questionnaire

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Have you ever completed a structured pre or post-race questionnaire? If not, you’re about to discover one of the most powerful tools I use to prepare mentally and execute at a high level in ultrarunning. Before your next event, take time for a clear pre-race visualization. Define what success looks like for you. Then work … Continue reading Rabid Raccoon 100 Post-Race Questionnaire →

Rabid Raccoon 100 Pre-Race Questionnaire 2026

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Have you ever completed a structured pre or post-race questionnaire? If not, you’re about to discover one of the most powerful tools I use to prepare mentally and execute at a high level in ultrarunning. Before your next event, take time for a clear pre-race visualization. Define what success looks like for you. Then work … Continue reading Rabid Raccoon 100 Pre-Race Questionnaire 2026 →

Friend and client finished her first 100! Rabid Raccoon 100

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https://youtu.be/cAqMBQ5bpiA?si=A-LUj6LCoO0p9nFK Myah's finish line video with all five of her kids Typically, I don't post a lot about my clients because most of the work that I do is confidential, since mental health is usually involved. I did get permission from Myah to share some things about her journey, which has been an inspiring one. … Continue reading Friend and client finished her first 100! Rabid Raccoon 100 →