The Stupid Long Run (Or: Mountains are Hard)
It always takes me twice to learn a lesson. (Unless it concerns tacos and running, that lesson is never learned.) My marathon training in July was basically thwarted by a long run on the trails.
Running Transformation
Not every mile is transformative. Some of them are pretty mediocre. But run your miles, and you will be transformed. Run. Recover. Repeat. Running Transformation I've logged a lot of miles. Miles upon miles, but
Savannah Rock n Roll Half Marathon 2015 Race Recap
TL;DR The heat and humidity really prevented any PR conditions (and created much worse situations for others). I was thankful to be out there after injuries in training, and scooted into the top 25% for the
Halloween: Mario riding Yoshi
I went downtown with RBM and one of my close friends for Halloween. I was Mario riding Yoshi. RBM was Luigi. Oakley thought Yoshi would make a pretty cool brother. Yoshi and Oakley
5 Stages of Running Injury Grief
I am not running a marathon on November 7. And here are the 5 stages of running injury grief that led me to this conclusion. You guys knew that I wasn't running it. Deep down -
Hello Monday: Robert Espinoza Running Trail
Robert Espinoza galvanized the Savannah running community, and you would be hard pressed to find a Savannah runner who hasn't been touched by his work. The city named the newly completed rubber track around Daffin
Favorite Find Friday: Savannah Craft Brew Fest 2015
My parents came down to the Savannah Craft Brew Fest 2015 on Labor Day Weekend. Admission fee then unlimited 2 oz samples from 64 breweries, probably 150 different beers, ciders, and meads. Pre-brew fest
Hoka One Ones for Arch Pain
The podiatrist reported that I may be putting too much pressure on my forefoot when I run, causing my bilateral arch pain. He didn't ask me to run so he could see my gait... that
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Can standing on your tip toes cause injury?
My foot injuries still boggle professionals, but now I'm advised to stay off my toes. Can standing on your tip toes cause injury? During my running, I've been having pain in both feet. I've been treating
Pool Running Monotony
Pool running is a monotonous exercise that I have resorted to during my foot injury. Repetitive motion, laps, and views. Predictable crowds. The lifeguards rotate through the stations clock-wise every 15 minutes. I assume so they don’t die of boredom watching