“You’re not afraid, you’re not afraid. Do not be afraid. You will not be afraid.” I supposed I should have realized when I signed up for an ultramarathon in the mountains it might come into conflict with my fear of heights at some point. However, hours into the race with shaky legs and a fuzzy… Continue reading Race Report | Cappadocia Ultra Trail 60k
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Race Announcement | Cappadocia Ultra
Guess what y’all? Tomorrow I’m diving off into the great blue yonder to run 60K at the Salomon Cappadocia Ultra! Now since the last time I posted about running was six months ago in April, you probably have some questions. I will now use my amazing internet telepathy powers and answer them. Wow, this race… Continue reading Race Announcement | Cappadocia Ultra
I Think I Used To Be A Runner
I have long been reticent to use the term “runner” to describe myself. As a whole I tend to avoid naming my hobbies as identities. I write, but am slow to say I am a “writer.” I take photos, but I don’t know if I am necessarily a “photographer.” Over the course of last year… Continue reading I Think I Used To Be A Runner
Race Report | Nashville Ultra 60K
Oh man. I ran 37 miles. Where does one even start? Let’s go with mile 8. I hit the turnaround for the first part of the race with glee. It had been a great morning. I had consistently been running under 12-minute miles, my goal pace. I sped off from the checkpoint even faster. I… Continue reading Race Report | Nashville Ultra 60K
Race Announcement | NashVegas 2015
Here it is! As I promised! And I’m sorry it took so long. My original plan was to run the Istanbul Marathon this Fall. Because of a change of some other circumstances, I will not be able to make that race. In order to fulfill my goal for this year of running a marathon, I… Continue reading Race Announcement | NashVegas 2015
UltraRunning Documentary | Finding Traction
I was glancing at my YouTube homepage today. Due to the number of ultra running and barefoot running training videos I watch, there’s almost always at least a few running things recommended to me. A full-length documentary caught my eye. I have a soft-spot for documentaries anyways, and this was one about ultras, a topic… Continue reading UltraRunning Documentary | Finding Traction