Training for a 50K during a pandemic year, and living in a state now hit by five hurricanes? Go away, 2020 - you're drunk! There's nothing I can say about 2020 that hasn't already been said. We're all ready to turn the page on this year. I could write a lengthy blog about all of... Continue Reading →
*Update - I recently tried Muir's cashew vanilla flavor which tasted incredible! No rush of energy, but again, it's labeled as a slow burner. It helped keep me going on my long run. Muir announced September 9th that they are discontinuing the sweet potato and oregano flavor, so apparently I'm not the only one who... Continue Reading →
As any professional or amateur athlete can attest, injuries are par for the course in an active lifestyle. From minor setbacks to major damage that can sideline you for weeks or even months, injury is an inevitable part of any sport. There is no lack of advice out there for injured runners looking to return... Continue Reading →
We could all use a little support right now, especially those managing small online businesses. I am starting this post to share some of my favorite products in the hopes that they'll become yours, and in the process we'll support some awesome folks working to keep their dreams alive and their families fed. If you... Continue Reading →
I confess. I let the beginning of Lent slip right past me. I let all of the busyness of life take priority. I didn't commit to giving anything up or to taking on any positive habits. I didn't even recognize Ash Wednesday. Then came coronavirus. All around us, life as we know it is coming... Continue Reading →
I have lost count of the many close calls I've had with vehicles while riding my road bike. On a 30+ mile excursion just this morning, my fellow riders and I were subjected to shouted curses, near-misses as cars passed illegally, and aggressive tailgating. Some would say that's reason enough to stop riding, but the... Continue Reading →
Writer Marc Peruzzi caused quite a stir mid-2019 with his article in Outdoor Magazine, "Trail Runners are Lazy Parasites." The premise of the inflammatory article was that the number of trail runners is growing exponentially, but not the number of folks who actually care about the trails and want to take care of them. Peruzzi's... Continue Reading →
Searching online for information on trail running, outdoor adventure or plant-based foods, one might be led to believe that the Colorado Rockies or Pacific Northwest have cornered the market on outdoor recreation and healthy eating. But, not including the South in your brand’s growth strategy might mean you’re literally missing the forest for the trees.... Continue Reading →
If you have kept up with my posts, or you're just a random unlucky Web surfer who stumbled upon my rants, you know that I am a runner who has been struggling with the ups and downs of recovering from knee surgery. If there is one piece of advice I hear most frequently, it's "Take... Continue Reading →
Patience is a virtue. I've heard and used this phrase all my life without giving it much thought. Recently, however, it's been in the forefront of my mind as I recover from injury. (If you recall from a previous post, I was training for a marathon. I did complete that race - yay! - but... Continue Reading →
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