Two years ago I ran my first Ultramarathon at the gorgeous Riverbend Park, in Jupiter, FL. As the 2019 running of this fat-ass style event is approaching (you can sign-up right up until race day for free), here is a reposting of my Race Report from October 1, 2017. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Race Report: Riverbend 50K Ultra […]
(Originally published 8/12/2018) How do I begin to tell the tale of this epic half marathon that took place yesterday? Since I’ve posted about the race venue on a page dedicated specifically to this race, I’ll start with how I prepped for it yesterday morning. Raceday Morning Prep Since the start time for this race […]
Top Ten Tips for Running in Sand Running in Sand There is no doubt in any runner’s mind that running in sand is more challenging than running on just about any other type of terrain. In fact, science tells us that running in sand takes 20 to 60 percent more energy than running on firmer […]
The other day I was viewing my Instagram feed, when I came across a photo that made me do a double-take. The picture in question was of two runners crossing the 5K finish line at the end of a sprint triathlon. The reason I had to look twice was because of the disparity between the […]
I’m a nerd for science. I take a very scientific approach to everything I do. It’s just the way I was built. And so when it comes to learning how to run faster, I’m very scientific about it as well. From my UESCA training, I understand the mechanics of running form, the gait cycle, and […]
Disappointment and then Relief As I started thinking about what to call my new running program last year, I really wanted to be able to snag the name “Running to the Beat”, but after a little searching I found that the name and associated URL had already been taken. The website in question is run […]
This past Saturday I ran in my first official 50 mile race. The Sand Spur Ultra is an event like no other. Last year, at the inaugural event, I ran the only distance available–the 50K (31.1 miles) and got on the podium with a finish time of six hours and 13 minutes. But this year […]
So You Want to Start Running! Fantastic!! If you’re new to the sport of running and you’re not sure if you should see a doctor before you begin, here are some great free resources that you can access, made available by the PAR-Q+ Collaboration. The Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone (PAR-Q+) This questionnaire will tell […]