2023 : Insane Running

In the Pursuit of 24: Week 14

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

In the Pursuit of 24: Week 15

Running long distances can be tasking to the body in multiple ways. One of these ways comes in the form of chafing. You might ask… continue reading.

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In the Pursuit of 24: Week 16

This past week was a recovery week, although we are tackling back-to-back miles; these were lower mileage long runs to allow for recovery. Hopefully, during… continue reading.

In the Pursuit of 24: Week 17

Hopefully, in the past few weeks, you have been able to take advantage of the events/races. You are testing your performance and logistics. Even if… continue reading.

2023 Shakori 40

After a very successful Derby 50k and Durham Race 13.1 events the last couple of weekends, I was feeling optimistic about running another event. Lots… continue reading.

In the Pursuit of 24: Week 18

This coming week, we have this season’s last back-to-back-to-back race weeks with Shakori 40 miles. This 40-mile event provided nine excellent opportunities to learn and… continue reading.

Happy Holidays Durham Race 13.1

After a very successful Derby 50k just last weekend, I was feeling great, still a little bit tired and just a tad worried about my… continue reading.

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In the Pursuit of 24: Week 19

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

2023 Derby 50k

Coming back for more Derby 50k. Finishing Skinny Turkey on Thursday at the easy pace of a 3-hour half marathon served as prep work for… continue reading.

2023 Skinny Turkey Half

Happy Thanksgiving to all the runners out there Today was my ninth Skinny Turkey Half Marathon. This year, I am volunteering as a 3:00 pacer…. continue reading.

In the Pursuit of 24: Week 20

This coming week, we have Skinny Turkey Thanksgiving day, and on Saturday, we have Derby 50k. As we have discussed in earlier posts, a 100… continue reading.

In the Pursuit of 24: Week 21

Last week, we started talking about fueling. We have not touched on glycogen, timing, or the fuel quality that will come later. This week, we… continue reading.

In the Pursuit of 24: Week 22

For multi-hour events, fueling is not just very important but crucial to the success of finishing an Ultramarathon event. Even in a marathon, you most… continue reading.

2023 City of Oaks Marathon

After a nice shakeout run with my daughter Bianca yesterday, I felt ready for today. Not to PR but to get a good solid training… continue reading.

In the Pursuit of 24: Week 23

With this coming weekend being the City of Oak Marathon, this week will continue taper week. My left knee is improving just a tad every… continue reading.

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In the Pursuit of 24: Week 24

This following week is the City of Oak Marathon, so this week is a taper week. Although I am not pacing this time, and I… continue reading.

In the Pursuit of 24: Week 25

Part of training for long-distance running and a key element is to find and have a clear why? A clear reason. From now on, every… continue reading.

2023 Bull City Race Fest Half Marathon

Third year participating in The Bull City Race Fest Half Marathon. There are no plans for PR or push the pace in this event… continue reading.

2023 Cisco 5k One more time

Cisco’s 5k was my 1st official running event, the event that hooked me into running, eventually marking the beginning of an exciting road toward ultra-running… continue reading.

In the Pursuit of 24: Week 26

We are already in the second week of our plan, two weeks down, and a few more miles to go. Like any good initial plan,… continue reading.

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In the Pursuit of 24: The Plan

Whether you have not completed anything past 26.2 miles, a marathon, one ultra, or you are a distance veteran, now you have decided to tackle… continue reading.

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Ready to start training Umstead

We are about to start training for Umsatead100 2024. Training plan/schedule coming out next week. I know, I know why wait one more week to… continue reading.

Ready, set, start training for Umstead

Last week was the signup event for the Umstead 100 Ultramarathon event for 2024. Another exciting sign-up as the event has limited spots available, and… continue reading.

Running Shorts: Recent knee issues

In our beautiful sport of running, things are not always going to go as perfectly as we want them to go. We will try new… continue reading.

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Running Shorts: Insane Contribution

Late last month, I had the privilege to write a short piece for another great blog, TRI Boken. TRI Boken is a blog for athletes… continue reading.

Running Diabetes: What is going on with fueling?

As a runner, we all know that this sport of putting one step in front of the other brings challenges, some mental and some physical,… continue reading.

Running Shorts: Books and Running

This morning I just went for a solo run. During those runs, I normally listen to music or podcasts or audiobooks to keep me entertained… continue reading.

Alex Rao, Arun, Yuhsi and Carlos Candelaria at Raleigh 13.1

Raleigh 13.1 It has been a long time

I do not remember when it was the last time I ran the Raliegh Spring 13.1 Half Marathon. But now I remember why I have… continue reading.

Tar Heel Double Down Challenge- 2023

Today I completed my 2nd Tar Heel Double Down Challenge, The challenge includes the 4-miler before the main event, a 10-mile which is the featured… continue reading.

2023 Umstead 100- Journey to 100

This past weekend I completed my 3rd 100 miles event at Umstead100. Many things went according to plan, and many previous lessons were applied to… continue reading.