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Ultra-Training Update Let me bring you up to speed on my ultra-training… I’m training for my first 100-mile race at the end of July. I’ve finished a couple waves of training and things are progressing nicely. I’m learning a lot. My body is figuring things out. Initially there was a steep learning curve on these …
How to say ‘No’ You are a very nice person. You don’t want to make anyone mad. You like to agree with people so as not to offend, especially co-workers and bosses and friends. But, you also take pride in your work. You take pride in adding value, getting things done and making a positive …
The art and science of race day execution (from the archives) You’ve done the work, now to do the job. How do I execute on race day to achieve my goals? What do you do when you have challenged yourself to meet that specific race goal? I’m not talking about some nebulous “Try hard”, “Do …
The ABC’s of 365 The 365 Challenge is a very simple and effective practice. The basic tenet is to do something every day. To make it effective those things that you choose to do every day should be things that are important to you. Primary things. Things that you want to construct habits around. The …
Wapack – 2017 Good long run in the rain There were 6 or so of us in a tight pack. Paul, the race director. A couple Spartan racer guys. A couple others. We were picking our way down the back side of Pratt Mountain towards the aid station at Binney Road. We were chatting away, …
