Self Support...
As runs get longer and longer, more food, less clothing and just an overall change in the requirements for the run simply change. With the cold mornings quickly moving into warm days, along with my runs becoming increasingly longer, I am having to consider more and more what I...
Breastfeeding &...
Barefoot running has been getting a lot of attention lately from the press who seem mostly curious about the whole phenomenon, shoe manufactures who mostly defend their products, and now some retailers who seem outright scared of losing their customers and have resorted to...
Homemade Energy...
Energy gels are an excellent source for some quick calories during a run. There are many manufactures that make gels that you can buy in disposable single packets, but you may want to consider making your own for a cost savings (about 1/5th) or to integrate more natural...
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...
