100 Days... My very first ultramarathon is exactly 100 days away from today on May 1st, 2010.  It’s called the Strolling Jim and takes place in a rural part of Tennessee in a town called Wartrace.  I’m feeling good about everything and just wanted to give an update about my...

Banished... Today I was asked to leave the Rec Center because I was wearing only socks on the treadmill and another patron complained. I’ve been running there in my Vibram Five Finger shoes with no problems, but apparently this was crossing the line. What would you do (outside of actually...

Winter Apparel... Running in below freezing weather is always a challenge, especially for such a simple sport that requires nothing but shear will-power to put one foot in front of the other. Gearing up for running in sub-freezing temperatures requires proper gear and today I share some of the winter...

Chia Seeds... As an endurance athlete (especially a pescetarian one) I am always on the lookout for high-quality super-food that will keep me going further and faster in a natural, healthy way. Recently I came across Chia seeds that reportedly used to be used by the Aztec warriors during their...

Road ID... Today I received my new @RoadID bracelet, and wanted to share the concept behind this little piece of athletic jewelry. I generally do not like industries that market themselves based on fear, like many of the “child-safety” products on the market.  But when running on the road...