Tromsø Skyrace, Norway: A Race of Extremes
Date
August 22, 2018
Tromsø is a small metropolis on an island among islands at 69 degrees latitude in the Arctic Circle of northern Norway. A dense little city is packed into an area of about…
The Rut 50km 2017: A Story of Life, Love, Laughter and Puppies
Date
September 11, 2017
“What are you trying to get out of it?” a friend asked me, straight faced, slightly disgusted, with zero empathy. In most polite conversations, running should be done for “fun” and no…
Bouncing Back: Return to Racing after Overtraining
Date
May 15, 2017
Working up my way up to a full day of running, I would pack a bag full bag of water and food and various layers to stay warm. With about three monitors…
Stop Fear of Success: Don’t be a Crab in a Bucket
Date
March 22, 2017
I have to admit: for a long time I didn’t really see running as my thing. I ran for exactly one reason: shame. I ran my first marathon as a bucket list…
Breaking the Cycle of Doom
Date
February 21, 2017
Perceptions affect your feelings. In turn, these feelings are associated with your self-worth, guiding behaviors like internal self-talk. Your behaviors then influence your perceptions, and so goes the cycle of doom. (more…)
Ultra Pirineu 110km Skyrunning World Series Final, Spain
Date
September 26, 2016
Ultra Pirineu 110km in the Pyrenees mountains of Spain was the final for the 2016 Skyrunner Ultra World Series. The race took place on September 24th and included an outstanding field of…