A Way with Words. Wayward Words. The Wayward Way.
You are entering a realm of wisdom extracted from years of introspection, Ultramarathons, expecting better, and pursuing a happy and fulfilling life in our modern culture.
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The Crow, The Dragon, and The Wizard
Written by Nicholas Richards (Nov. 13, 2025) To me Ultrarunning is not just a sport – it’s a pilgrimage. Every mile strips away illusion until only truth remains.…
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Looped Limits: What is a Backyard Ultra and the Lessons Within
A journey through endurance, stillness, and the spiritual invitation of showing up again. By Nicholas Richards A whistle breaks the silence. It’s nothing fancy, nor dramatic. In the…
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Running Home to Myself: Letting Go of Comparison and Finding Self-Worth Beyond Performance
Running was once my sanctuary—until I lost myself in comparison and performance. This is how I found my way back to joy, presence, and self-worth through the simplicity…
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Unmasking the Dragon Within: Winning Keji Backyard Ultra 2025
33 loops. $2,600 raised. 1 mask shed. Keji 2025 wasn’t just a race—it was a reckoning. I ran through rain, doubt, and past identities to find something I’d…
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The Raven’s Song: 100 Miles in Cape Chignecto
The Chiggy Ultra 2024, hosted by Wentworth Valley Trailrunners, challenged participants mentally, emotionally, and spiritually amidst the rugged terrain of Cape Chignecto Provincial Park. Overcoming self-doubt and exhaustion,…
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Destination: Pain
Making Friends with Pain: My Ultramarathon Journey In my 4 years as a runner, 3 of those have been dabbling in Ultramarathons. The lessons have not been few.…
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