2014 Grindstone 100
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2014 Grindstone 100

The last time I ran over 10 miles was at Grindstone 100. The race was back in October, over 5 months ago. My 6th hundred wasn’t a normal one for me …if there is such a thing as a normal 100. Most hundreds hurt in more ways than one. But this one– it was pure […]

Georgia Jewel 100 Mile
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Georgia Jewel 100 Mile

This is my race report for the 2014 Georgia Jewel 100 mile race. This was my first 100 and the race I chose to hold that title for me proved to be a VERY tough one indeed. First, let me give a very brief overview of the course as described on the Georgia Jewel Website. […]

2014 Half Ironman 70.3 Santa Cruz
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2014 Half Ironman 70.3 Santa Cruz

Sep 15, 2014 I completed an Ironman 70.3 yesterday.  What an experience!  I got so much positive feedback from it that I thought I’d write a little bit about it for anyone who is truly interested. This story starts a few years ago, actually, when I decided to do my first triathlon.  To make a […]

Lake Martin 50 Miler
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Lake Martin 50 Miler

Here is my race report from the Lake Martin 50 Mile Endurance Run: I spent the week prior to the race glued to weather.com in order to get an idea of what this race would have in store for us. Earlier in the week it called for thunderstorms on Friday with a clear day on […]

Barkley Marathons: Education 101
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Barkley Marathons: Education 101

Remember what it was like on your first day of school each year? You wore your best outfit, you were excited to see your friends again, and while there was a nervousness in the air, no one would ever let on that they were anxious about what this year would bring. Pulling into Frozen Head […]