There was a couple running together on a country road. They were chatting while the woman’s long ponytail bobbed obediently behind her. The sight of them made me shudder. I prefer to run alone. Last week I found every song in my iTunes library that had the word “run” in the title and made a [...]
Continue ReadingWe used to race from the gut.
We used to race from the gut. At least that’s how it seemed. We didn’t know about macronutrients or sports nutrition or myofascial release. We didn’t get massages or wear compression tights to bed or have fancy tools to measure our output. We had a coach. His name was Storksen. He yelled at us while [...]
Continue ReadingCycling, Cyclocross, Racing, Running
It’s time to run.
Yep, that’s right. It’s cross season and all the little cycling boys and girls are getting ready to make mud pies and sprint up little hills while bicycle-toting. Besides the fact that I L-O-V-E the rain (you can throw punches at me next time you see me for saying that, but it’s true), I also [...]
Continue Reading“Beyond the Epic Run” – Inspiration in Doses
I’ve always admired ultra-distance runners. Their sheer will is mind-boggling (and a little nuts, in the endearing way). Running 100 miles? Insane. There are people who get all worked up about riding 100 miles for Pete’s sake. Running around the world? What are you, crazy?
Continue ReadingBack to the Track: Speed Workouts Without Spew
The psychological progression of waking up early for hard workouts always entertains me. 5:30am Alarm: Roll over. Hit snooze. Tell myself I should send a cancellation text because doesn’t it look kind of gray and cold outside? 5:40am Snooze Alarm #2: Roll over. Hit snooze again. Tell myself I will get up a little later [...]
Continue ReadingGuccis and Mason Jennings
San Jose, California. Black coffee and toast. The floral tablecloth is covered in clear plastic. Sal’s family is moving around me. The toast will be unwelcome cargo in 25 minutes, but my gut is singing songs to me and I have to wait for my iPhone to load up new music. I’ve cut my hair [...]
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