Why I’m Proud of a Run I Didn’t Finish.

I quit a training run last weekend. I had 14 miles planned. I was dressed perfectly for the temps, had my nutrition with me, had the route picked out, and … Continue reading Why I’m Proud of a Run I Didn’t Finish.

Preparing to Run a 50 Mile Race With One Kidney

One week from tomorrow I will be toeing the line of a 50 mile trail race. Last time I did a 50 miler I had two kidneys. This time I … Continue reading Preparing to Run a 50 Mile Race With One Kidney

Living Kidney Donor – It’s Time to Get Back to Ultras

As my kidney donation date neared in spring of 2017 I began to feverishly search on-line for examples of endurance athletes that donated and went on to still compete. I … Continue reading Living Kidney Donor – It’s Time to Get Back to Ultras

Half Marathon, Half the Kidneys. My First Race Post Donation.

My mind was a back and forth between self doubt and compassion all day. It was the day before the Madison Half Marathon. 5 months and 19 days since my … Continue reading Half Marathon, Half the Kidneys. My First Race Post Donation.

From Coach to Spectator

As the page on the calendar turns from August to Setpember, I can’t help but notice how different it feels this year versus the 9 years before it.  There is … Continue reading From Coach to Spectator

5 Small Things that Created ALL the Things

Do you ever take a step back from your life and really examine how you got to where you are?  I did this recently and was amazed to realize that the major … Continue reading 5 Small Things that Created ALL the Things