Introduction With rugged terrain, unpredictable weather, and relentless ascents, trail running, and Ultramarathons may be a solitary pursuit for runners. Yet, behind some of my own longer events, I found true value in something far greater. More than just my own experience and effort. It was a silent force, unsung heroes that made the experience…
Exploring the comical journey many trail runners face when nature calls in the great outdoors. Additionally we look at the mental game as well as offer some tips to ‘leave no trace’ and preserve the beauty of the trails we all love to enjoy as we find an impromptu bathroom while trail running. Introduction Trail…
An introspective account of All Out Trail Racing’s “Pick & Shovel” event that saw unprecedented rainfall during their 8 hour Endurance event. A valuable step towards the goal of another 100-Mile event – training starts HERE!
From running first 2 Marathons in 2021 to 7 separate 50km+ efforts in 2022, take a look into the psychology that has allowed such a large scale progression into Ultrarunning and a 100-Mile event finish.
Ever since I ran my first 1km back in August 2019, running has become a crucible of self-realization. A sword to fight against mental illness; an even playing field to fight the demons. This is my story about how I attained an elusive 100-Mile finisher’s buckle with 5 minutes to go before cut-off at Capes 100, in Mabou, Nova Scotia.
“A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked.” – Bernard Meltzer I was never much of a runner. Truly. In fact, I was more likely to quit something growing up than stick with it – with a few exceptions of course. It…
“I run because long after my footprints fade away, maybe I will have inspired a few to reject the easy path, hit the trails, put one foot in front of the other, and come to the same conclusion I did: I run because it always takes me where I want to go.” – Dean Karnazes…
A reflection on the greatest lessons learned over 2 years, from running 1-km to challenging a full-Marathon for the first time as part of training for a 160km Ultra attempt.
I used to think running for any sort of distance was just not in my cards… until I followed a few simple steps to break down my own barriers and succeed.