After a bad race, my initial thought is always “I never want to race again.” Shortly after, I realize that I cannot possibly end my
My favorite part of racing is the moment when it gets really hard, but I have the ability and the strength to push through and
I don’t know if it’s all in my head, but I swear threshold feels easier on the track. Running 5:20 pace on the bike path
A half marathon seems like the ideal distance in my humble opinion. It’s far enough to challenge me both mentally and physically, but not so
As someone with a track background, I’ve always looked at ultramarathons with a curiosity. I wondered at what point 8-10 minute per mile pace feels
This hasn’t been an easy year for motivation for me. The combination of travel, life stress, the uncertainty of a new sport (trail running), and
Growing up, I often heard the saying “running is a metaphor for life”, and while I had some idea of what this phrase meant, a
Last month I went to a training camp in France for the NNormal Trail Team. While there, we met with an exercise physiologist to do
I have always loved training camps. They are the perfect opportunity to focus in, get great training, and level up fitness. That’s why, when NNormal,
Trying a new sport is often humbling, and entering the world of trail running has been no different for me. Although I have a ton
