It’s New Year’s Eve. My last post was three days before I finally became DEBT FREE. Since then I have exhaled, replaced my clothes that had holes in them (except … Continue reading My First Debt-Free New Year’s of my Adult Life!
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
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
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
Two days ago I ran my first 50 mile race – the North Face Endurance Challenge 50. The day brought humidity, a beautiful full moon at the start, great company, … Continue reading 4 Things I Learned From Running 50 Miles
Tomorrow is the big day – my first 50 miler! I have never run this far, so I’m mentally getting ready for anything. I’m ready for the hurt, the elation, … Continue reading The Ideal Relationship… Pacer Style
I was reminded that when I’m in my last week of my taper for a big race, I have a few more ‘isms’ than normal. I have recently started dating … Continue reading Survival Guide for Anyone Dealing with a Distance Runner During Their Taper
There’s a sweet spot in a training cycle that I’ve grown to love. And not just love, but truly revel in. It’s that sacred spot in a taper where you’re … Continue reading The Sacred Spot in the Taper
I dream vividly at night – so much so that I keep a note book by my bed. I’ve had some of my best art inspiration, writing ideas, and work … Continue reading The Space to Dream, and the Permission to Act on It
Sometimes, even with the best intentions in the world, you realize that you’re off course. That’s where I found myself this weekend. I had the long Labor Day weekend that … Continue reading Off Course, But Finding My Way Back
The morning of Sunday, June 26th, I experienced the happiest moment of my life. Here is the story. I reached out to an old running friend of mine on a … Continue reading The Happiest Moment of My Life
Leaving It Better Than I Found It. 