Life During COVID-19
After two weeks of struggling with allergy-induced laryngitis, I have finally returned. I weigh in on how this pandemic is affecting me and I try to share some optimism, along with a rant or two. The ...
6 Huhti 202023min
Master's Edition, Episode 2 Lynn Hauka
This is the story of Lynn Hauka, 62, a master's runner living in San Antonio. She just placed first in master's at the Spider Mountain race last month and is fairly new to trail running. She will tack...
16 Maalis 202040min
Turning a Corner
Felt really good on Saturday at the Prickly Pear trail race. I ran much of it and felt great. Hilariously, I still managed to place last in my age group. Nonetheless, went back out there for 6 bonus m...
9 Maalis 202013min
What's in your (drop) bag?
Drop bags are an important part of trail racing -- especially when doing ultra-distance races. Here are some tips I've gathered over the years to make creating your drop bag a cinch.
2 Maalis 202011min
Master's Edition: Interview With Louisa Escamilla
This is the first in an occasional series about master's runners. My good friend, Louisa Escamilla, was picked as my first guest. She is a cancer survivor and recently broke her ankle on a descent at ...
24 Helmi 202035min
Do Trail Runners Poop in the Woods? And Other Stories
I literally had to pull this episode out of my, well, you know. And it's a pretty important aspect of trail running, but not something discussed in polite company. So, if you're offended by this sort ...
17 Helmi 202015min
It Might Have Been Rocky (Raccoon) But it Was Smooth Running
I finally had a great race -- probably one of my favorites of all time. I ran the half marathon on Saturday at the Rocky Raccoon 50 at Huntsville State Park. I LOVE this course. I did watch my step wi...
10 Helmi 202012min
The Samaritans
Sometimes, you have to decide if it's better to set aside personal goals and help someone else. Plus an update on my intentions for Rocky Raccoon on Feb. 8. And I talk about plans for an occasional fe...
3 Helmi 202018min
