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 been chasing all along: myself.
When I shaved my beard, I didn’t just keep a promise—I let go of protection, fear, and silence.
This was more than running.
This was healing.
This was becoming.
There is light in the darkness.
And it’s been inside me all along. 🐉
Nicholas Richards describes his transformative journey of healing, overcoming substance abuse, and pursuing personal growth in 2023. Termed ‘The Wayward Way’, his philosophy led to overcoming self-defeating thoughts, adopting sobriety, career shifts, and completing a 200-mile ultramarathon. This year marked the culmination of an 8-year plan initiated after leaving the Navy. His deliberate word of the year, “Transcend”, epitomized rising above perceived limitations and embracing change. By embracing discomfort, challenging relationships, and self-discovery, he exemplified resilience and determination to live authentically.
It begins. Start – CP01 (15km 250m elevation) The Calm Before the Storm We went into the Hall where I finalised my gear in my pack and visited the washroom one last time. We made it to the start line with several minutes to spare, and I kissed Amy good-bye. Oh boy, this is it.…
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!
“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…