With every ultra I've run over the last 9 or so years, completed or not, I can safely say that I've learned something new in each race that I've ...
Don’t forget to tune in tomorrow…
Tis the season for staying motivated...and disciplined enough to not eat all the pecan pie. We all know that holidays can be a hard time to stay ...
5 gifts for runners [five things friday]
You know that special someone who rolls out of bed before sunrise to get up for a run in the freezing pre-dawn air? That nutty person - who even on ...
The perfect yoga challenge for a snow day
If you haven't heard, we're currently under siege in Portland - a whole, whopping 2-5 inches of white, powdery fluffyness has single-handedly trapped ...
Love at first balance
I've been a BOSU Balance Trainer addict for as long as I can remember; I first fell in love with them at the gym. I remember sneakily (errr, ...
Finding my balance
I honestly don't know how it's already December. Did Thanksgiving really happen? Was that election even real (we'll leave it at that...)? Are we ...
#GearUpGiveBack with Columbia Sportswear
As a trail runner, Portland is a dream come true. There are trails nearly at my fingertips. Practically in my backyard. And I love to use these ...
#ThirstyThursday with IdealShape!
I can't believe it's day one of BlogFest, wooo hoooo! Gearing up for a long and busy day means I'm going to need all the hydration and energy which is ...
4 reasons why runners need compression gear
When I first started running ultras (nearly 10 years ago now), I was all about being a gear minimalist. Basic running shoes. Tank top. Shorts. Hat. ...
Goal setting – #thefitchallenge
I was looking at my calendar this morning in an attempt to get more organized and realized that we're already halfway through the year. OMG, ...