trail running

My First Trail World Finals

I have to be completely honest: I underestimated the difficulty of trail racing. Going into this year, I had only ever done two trail races.

The Long Run: Trail vs Road

I grew up running cross country and track, which means that most of my long runs were on the roads or a flat-ish path. Since

Bouncing Back From A Bad Race

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

The Hardest Race of My Life

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

My First Ultramarathon

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

A Solo Training Camp

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,

We Have to Talk About The Trails in Europe

I remember when I heard that American distance runner Jim Walmsley was moving to France to train for trail running. I couldn’t understand why the

Differences Between Track and Trail Running

Since shifting my focus from distance track events (3k steeple, 5k, and 10k) to trail running, my training has changed drastically. When I was training