The Weekly Recap – November 17, 2024

In reviewing my notes and Strava stats for the week, things are looking pretty good.  Though I only ran 4 days last week, the distance was up 29% vs the week prior, which is what I had planned for the most part!  Sadly, I slacked with the weights but did get in a bunch of…

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The Weekly Recap – November 10, 2024

Had a solid week getting in the miles I had planned.  Did a few body weight workouts as well, but sadly nothing with actual weights. I did wrap up the weekend knocking out a 5 miler with the TUFF run club — and though the pace was WAY faster then I would have done on…

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New Course Coming Soon: First Steps to Ultra!

I’m excited to announce a new course I’ve been working on, designed specifically for runners looking to tackle their first ultra marathon! If you’re dreaming of a 50K (or further!) finish but feel a full coaching program is financially out of reach right now, this course is for you. I’m creating First Steps to Ultra…

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The Weekly Recap – November 3, 2024

Had a solid week of both an increase in miles as well as the weather I like to run in! Of course there was 1 day that I didn’t believe the report and wore both leggings and long sleeves.  Whoops!  Also happy to report that I did attend a F3 Boot Camp workout and of…

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The Weekly Recap – October 27, 2024

Feeling really good as of late, so good that I did pull the trigger and booked my hotel for the race in South Carolina next month.  A month ago I wasn’t so sure that I’d be heading south. Other than that… still struggling a bit with doing the “other” workouts that I need to do,…

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Lets Talk Training Methods

As I am returning from a 3-week break in training due to both being sick and hurt (read about that here) I find myself revisiting my training methods. It’s also one of the questions I get asked most often about.  Those questions aren’t new to runners, ranging from  “How many days do you run a…

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The Weekly Recap – October 20, 2024

Well that week went by quickly and I’m totally okay with it.  It always amazing me how fast time can go by when one is engaged in something vs how time can be ever so slow when we are bored.  I’m not against being bored per sey… but ya.. I like the feeling being engaged…

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The Weekly Recap – October 13, 2024

After 24 days later the weekly update is back! Whoohoo!  Though I only got in 1 run, I will say that I’m happy to report it went rather well.  The tide has turned!    Strava Stats –Oct 7, 2024 – Oct 13, 2024 1.75 miles ran 199ft elevation Workouts & Run Recap:  Mon – 1…

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Where I’ve Been – A Personal Update

Hey everyone, I wanted to share what’s been going on in my world over the past couple of weeks because it’s been quite a ride. Here’s the shortish version: I spent a week in Scotland, had an incredible time, and managed to get some good runs in while I was there. Then I came back…

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Packing for a Run: How to Pick the Perfect Pair When Space is Tight

Now that I’m back in North Carolina after a vacation in Scotland with my wife last week,  I can’t help but reflect on the runner’s dilemma I faced before the trip: which pair of shoes to pack?! Sure, I could bring both trail and road shoes, but that would mean a bigger suitcase—and checking luggage…

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