Houston 2012: Olympic Trials recap
Warning, this is a long one. But there are lots of good pictures, so keep reading! I think one of the reasons I am so strong mentally is because I can be so fragile...
Category: Racing
Field Filler: 2012 Olympic Trials Marathon
The 2012 marathon Olympic trials in Houston are a mere 10 days away. I thought this would be a good time to address a question my good friend Lara raised to me over the...
5 Tenets of Racing
Managing a race is like putting together a puzzle; the pieces have to fit together just so for a perfect day. Rarely, if ever, do the pieces coincide in such a manner during a...
5 Tenets of Racing
Managing a race is like putting together a puzzle; the pieces have to fit together just so for a perfect day. Rarely, if ever, do the pieces coincide in such a manner during a...
CIM – Olympic Trials Qualifying
The day before the California International Marathon I was confronted with two very tough decisions, both involved water bottles. Many marathons offer the elite runners tables at the aid stations to place special fluids....
Time for Change
The triathlon season is winding down. This is a perfect time to reflect on goals attained, missed opportunities, the fun, the grind. Most importantly, the break from the normal regime is a chance to...
