Shoe plan for Lake McMurtry 50K
As I’ve mentioned before, I’m not too happy with my Inov-8 Roclite 319′s right now. My ankle rolls around a bit with them (not enough stability) and I’m also questioning their cushioning since my knees...
View ArticleMaking the Case for Running Shoes
Interesting article in the NY Times. I happen to love my clod-hopping Brooks Beast! Of course, your mileage may vary. In the end, I tell people to be pragmatic. If what you are doing is working and you...
View ArticleLake McMurtry Trail Races – Entry Fee Paid!
I’ve paid my 50K entry fee to the Lake McMurtry Trail Races, so it is on! Like Donkey Kong!
View ArticleGot Perseverance?
“We went off course and stumbled through the darkness for hours, with me pausing periodically to scream into the wind and sit down. Even after we made it over that pass and up the next, after I...
View ArticleWhat I won’t do to take care of my body!
I was perusing the world wide innerwebs today and came across this story: To Bounce Back Quicker, Try a Beer Beer is a great recovery drink! It greatly reduces post marathon muscle inflammation and...
View ArticleWitchita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
My alarm went off at 4AM and startled me awake. So soon? It seems I just went to bed. Well, 11pm was only 5 hours previous, so perhaps my assessment was accurate. I only laid in bed for 9 minutes...
View Article2012 Oklahoma Red Dirt Trail Running Championships
Don’t let the lofty title fool you, as you can tell by reading the flyer below, this is a great “Fatass” event at Lake Thunderbird that you are guaranteed to enjoy. Oh, did I mention free beer and no...
View ArticleTwas the night before McMurtry and all through the house…
OK, so the big 50K trail race is tomorrow. I DNF’d my first 50K attempt last June in a most craptastic fashion. I’m better trained, lighter and tomorrow’s weather won’t be like the triple digits of the...
View ArticleLake McMurtry 50K Trail Race Report
Warning, super-long self-indulgent race report ahead! Welp, it was time. I was at Lake McMurtry and i had found what I took to be the start/finish area for the race. Only a handful of cars and nothing...
View ArticleHitting the trailz solo…
My knees are still recovering. Too slowly for me, but I don’t have choice but to remain patient! But I figured I would go test them out on the trails this morning. The normal crew is off doing various...
View ArticleI’m back!
Welp, it’s been awhile. I could bore you with a very long and frusting story but I will just skip it and instead give a very brief recap. Hit me up if you want details. Basically I gave up running for...
View ArticleRunning is overrated
So says my running coach Olga King’s latest blog entry. It’s why she makes me power walk once a week. Yesterday I walked for 75 minutes averaging a 13:30 pace. Which for me is a fast power walk. For...
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