Journey to 100 15/26

Journey to 100: Week 12/26 – Happy Holidays

This is part of a series of posts regarding how I prepare, plan, and train to complete another 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Journey to… continue reading.

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Journey to a 100: Week 11/26: Runner Profile

This is part of a series of posts regarding how the InaseRunning group prepares, plans, and trains to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100:… continue reading.

Journey to 100 blog post week 17

Journey to 100: Week 10/26

This is part of a series of posts regarding how the InaseRunning group prepares, plans, and trains to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100:… continue reading.

Kaleel Rahiman Mohammed runner's profile

Journey to a 100: Week 9/26: Runner Profile

This is part of a series of posts regarding how the InaseRunning group prepares, plans, and trains to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100:… continue reading.

Durham Race 13.1

Durham 13.1 Happy Holidays

After completing Derby 50k, just last weekend. I was feeling great, still a little bit tired, but ready for this last event for this year…. continue reading.

Venu Runner's Profile

Journey to a 100: Week 8/26: Runner’s Profile

This is part of a series of posts regarding how the InaseRunning group prepares, plans, and trains to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100:… continue reading.

Derby 50k

2022 Derby 50k

Coming back for more Derby 50k. Finishing Skinny Turkey on Thursday at an easy pace served as prep work for today. Even though I did… continue reading.

Skinny Turkey

2022 Skinny Turkey Half

Happy Thanksgiving to all the runners out there Today was my eighth Skinny Turkey Half Marathon. This year I am volunteering as a 2:15 pacer…. continue reading.

Journey to 100: Week 7/26

This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and training to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.

Journey to a 100: Week 6/26 Thinking about the mileage

This is part of a series of posts regarding how the InaseRunning group prepares, plans, and trains to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100:… continue reading.

Journey to a 100: Week 5/26 Fueling plan hone your strategy

This is part of a series of posts regarding how the InaseRunning group prepares, plans, and trains to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100:… continue reading.

2022 City of Oaks Marathon

 For the morning routine, the same as in plenty of other events, hot cereal with almond butter, coffee, water, and a banana about 35-45 minutes… continue reading.

Journey to a 100: Week 4/26 Chafing

This is part of a series of posts regarding how the InaseRunning group prepares, plans, and trains to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100:… continue reading.

Journey to a 100: Week 3/26 Fueling plan strategy

This is part of a series of posts regarding how the InaseRunning group prepares, plans, and trains to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100:… continue reading.

2021 RootRock Trail Half Marathon

  I decided to run this event again since last year I had so much fun with its challenging course and great runners, plus last… continue reading.

2022 Cisco 5k Back to in person event

I know, I know, I said it already in the past; yes, every year, I have mentioned that the Cisco 5k was my 1st official… continue reading.

2022 Bull City Race Fest Half Marathon

  Second time running The Bull City Race Fest Half Marathon. No big plans for the event as the group of Insane Running started to… continue reading.

Journey to a 100: Week 2/26 Adjustments

This is part of a series of posts regarding how the InaseRunning group prepares, plans, and trains to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100:… continue reading.

Journey to a 100: Week 1/26 Assessment and Planning

This is part of a series of posts regarding how the InaseRunning group prepares, plans, and trains to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100:… continue reading.

Ultramarathon plan

Mid Level 100 Mile Event Plan

Looking for a 100-mile Ultramarathon training plan to use as a baseline? Look no further, below you can find a basic, intermediate plan to achieve… continue reading.

books about running blog post

Running Shorts: Books and Running

This morning I just went for a long run. Normally I run with a group that keeps the conversation going, but today I went solo…. continue reading.

Signing for Umstead 100 ultramarathon blog image

What did we just do?

I think the insanity has spread all over the town. Today was the signup event for the Umstead 100 Ultramarathon event. It is pretty exciting… continue reading.

New to running and diabetes

Running Diabetes: 10 initial things to consider with to T1D and running

I am a Type 1 diabetic runner, which means that I am insulin-dependent diabetes which I receive in specific doses using an insulin pump. I… continue reading.

Training for 100 miles: Couch to 100, is it possible?

This is part of a series of posts regarding how to prepare, plan, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon. For all the ultrarunning… continue reading.

Running Shoes

Running Short: Running shoe mileage (part 2)

I have been running for a little while now, which means I have been logging my miles in a log and tracking the mileage for… continue reading.

Insane Running Experiences

Running Experiences: Butterfly running

Once in a while when you are in the middle of a run, especially during a long run, you space out, and the running turn… continue reading.

Running Shorts: Running shoe mileage (part 1)

Alright, let’s start by saying the obvious, I do not run 100 plus miles a week, but I do run often enough so I would… continue reading.

PoetRunner InsaneRunning podcast

Running Shorts: RunningPoet Podcast

Last week I had the privilege to be a guest at the PoetRunner radio podcast. It was a fantastic and unique experience for me. I… continue reading.

VO2Max VO2Peak test feature blog post

Running Shorts: VO2Max or VO2Peak

Last year in May I was fortunate to be part of a Health UNC Study about diabetes and exercise. They were looking for volunteers to… continue reading.

Tarheel Ten Miler

Finally the Tarheel 10-miler, plus Double Down challenge

Today I completed my 1st Tarheel 10 miler, including the 4-miler before the main event to complete the Double Down Challenge for the extra bling…. continue reading.

Umstead 100 Carlos Candelaria

Tackling another 100 miles Ultra: Umstead 100

Yesterday morning I completed my 2nd 100 miles event. Once again, an amazing experience it was to tackle the 100 for the second time. Although… continue reading.

Road to 100: Race week blog

Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Race Week

This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.

Road to 100 week 1 to go

Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 16/16 Final touches & Pacers

This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.

Tobacco Road Marathon

2022 Tobacco Road Marathon

Today, was the Tobacco Road Marathon after cancellation and a year of the delayed event due to the COVID restrictions. It was a perfect day,… continue reading.

Road to 100 blog

Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 15/16 Tapering

This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.

Nike Training Club app review

Running Shorts: The NTC app a companion

Early this year I decided to add other types of workouts to my training regimen. Including a little bit more strength training. Looking for options… continue reading.

Road to 100 week 3 to go

Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 14/16

This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.

road to 100 4 week to go

Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 13/16 Peak Mileage

This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.

Road to 100, recovery

Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 12/16 Recovery week

This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.

Road to 100 week 6

Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 11/16

This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.

Road to 100 ultra week 7

Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 10/16

This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.

Nike Running Club App

Running Shorts: Half Plan from the NRC app

Last year after bouncing from almost race less 2020 I decided to take the time opportunity and tried the Half Marathon plan from the NRC… continue reading.

Road to 100 blog post week 9

Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 9/16 Strength Training

This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.

Road to 100 Ultra training blog

Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 8/16 Halfway there

This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and training to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.

Training for a 100 post

Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 7/16

This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and training to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.

Running DownDog App

Running Shorts: The mobile running app from the makers of the DownDog app

I love to try different mobile fitness running apps and other tools that can help me move out from the monotony of running or learn… continue reading.

Training for an ultra

Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 6/16

This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.

road to 100 week 12

Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 5/16 Honing some of the fuel intake

This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.

Road to 100 week13

Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 4/16 Chafing

This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.

2022 Blog new year

2021 Running Summaries

2021 What a great year, when I do the math it turns out that is the year of 5. 2+2+1=5, and if you take the… continue reading.