Yearly goal setting: Planning a running calendar
year ago, I found myself in a very similar place. Proud of a handful of races and running efforts in 2020. Proud of my consistency in training and of the…
Top 12 Trail Runs within 30 Minutes of Seattle
eattle is a premier city to run in. Neighborhoods are distinct and quirky, bike-friendly routes like the Burke-Gilman and Lake Union Loop are great connectors, and the city has great…
Accepting New Ultramarathon and Marathon Clients – Running Coach
Ultramarathon, marathon, fastpacking - how will you prepared for your next big adventure? Working with a running coach Summer is in the rearview mirror and 2022 running goals are starting…
Bean Sprouts Running Results of 2021
he Bean Sprouts are the collective group of athletes that I coach. They are ultra junkies, first time marathoners, road runners, multi-day effort adventurers and FKT setters. I started coaching…
Javelina Jundred 2021 Race Report
Javelina Jundred is a fast, flat 100 mile race in the heart of the Arizona desert. The race has a rich history, 2021 being its 19th year running. The course…
Javelina 100 Pre-Race Plan – Am I an idiot for writing about my strategy?
Someone asked me to write about my top secret race strategy for a premier ultramarathon, so here I am. Am I an idiot for writing this? Most definitely. Is this…
The Runners Mindset – Squash Your BUGs & Run for your Mission
Whatever you want to achieve with your future is accomplished by your actions of today. UGs. They are everywhere. They are a part of everyday life and every runner has…
Gear Review: Columbia Escape Ascent
'll be the first to admit that once I find a shoe I like, it's hard to get me to change. That being said, I'm not opposed to trying new…
Reflections on thru-hiking vs. backpacking in the Sierras
n 2020 I thru hiked the John Muir Trail in 14 days. In 2021 spent 10 days guiding backpacking groups in Yosemite National Park. I experienced the classic thru hiker…
Common Foods for Marathons, Ultramarathons and FKTs
This is the 3rd of a 4 part series on nutrition for endurance athletes. Subscribe to get updates when we drop future articles: Fueling and Nutrition for Marathons, Ultras and…