THIS IS MY RUNNING JOURNEY

I've never had a good answer to the question of why I need to run ultra distances. Even some runners I know, who've run multiple...

I'm super grateful to have Annie in my life. She's got some really cool running goals and I'm honored to be a part of helping her one day...

If you're just starting running, it's worth spending some time strengthening your feet and ankles. When you're out on trails, every step...

When I started training at MAF back in July of 2020, I moved almost entirely from trails to road-running and running at the track. As you...

For me, it always feels great to get a stretch in when the muscles are warm. Way back in the day, I went to a workout class once a week,...

I just finished reading, "Breath" by James Nestor. It's a fascinating read. I want to thank my friend, Lee, for gifting me this book....

When I discovered running trails was a thing, that was when I truly fell in love with running. I used to exclusively run on trails. It's...

A silver lining of the pandemic was having time to experiment with more fermented foods. I know that I wasn't alone in this endeavor as...

We all deserve a sweet treat once in awhile, but it doesn't have to be bad for you. Here are my top 3 homemade treats that don't contain...

Yesterday, I found out that I'm #3 on the waitlist for the Mt. Hood 50 miler. I'm so psyched! I'll never forget my 11 year old's reaction...

If you're curious about how plant-based eating might change the way you feel, here are some simple recipes. It can be overwhelming to try...

Some runners like to say that all you need is a good pair of running shoes and that's it. I would argue that there are a few pieces of...

When I introduced a daily smoothie into my routine, it was life-changing. I will occasionally fall off of the smoothie wagon and I can...

So much is still unknown about what 2021 will bring. It looks like races will happen, especially in the second half of the year. Fingers...

My goal is to be 100% plant-based, but in reality 75-90% of my meals are plant-based, depending on the week. Eating a whole food,...

It depends. Food affects everyone differently. When I decided that I was a runner, I started to become curious about how my body...

Ultras are in a lot of ways eating and drinking contests. If you can optimize your fueling and hydration during training, you increase...

It's important to take solid rest days. That's when your muscles get a chance to recover, but they are also getting stronger on rest...

I think David Goggins must've rubbed off on me. After I heard his first podcast conversation with Rich Roll to kick off 2017, I decided...