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Transitioning from Marathons to Ultras
When you step away from marathons and into ultra running, a whole new world opens up to you, and it’s like Alice in Wonderland. Especially the parts about running and getting nowhere, eating cake and seeing giant caterpillars.
Read MoreWhat Shadows Do We Want to Cast?
Our lives don’t have to be amazing or perfect to make a difference to others. They just need to be lived with intention, joy, hope, gratitude and kindness.
Read MoreEvent Report: T1DecaMan 10x Iron Challenge
When I set out to do 1406 human-powered miles in under a month, I had no idea how grueling it would be, almost like a transcon. Here’s the lowdown.
Read MoreFirst Principles: Why the First Thing You Learn About Endurance is Sometimes the Most Important
Sometimes the first lessons we learn about endurance sports are the most important ones: that our bad days can also be our good days.
Read MoreEvent Report: T1Decaman (10x Iron) 2023
Sometimes no matter how much you train, things just fall apart. This is the write-up for my first attempt at doing a 10x Iron triathlon: 24 miles of swimming, 1120 miles of cycling, and 262 miles of running, as one single event, pretty much continuously except for sleep and bad weather.
Read MoreFueling for Marathon Swims: Why This Diabetic Guy Drinks Maple Syrup
I’ve had Type 1 diabetes for over 50 years now, and I’ve been training to do the 12.5 mile Swim Around Key West in June. It’s a challenge for anyone, only made harder if you’re trying to manage an autoimmune condition. In the summer of 2022, I completed the half-distance (10K, 6.2 mile) swim at…
Read MoreLooking Back and Smiling: Long Distance Running and the Importance of Gratitude
Two-years-later reflections on lessons learned from running across the country and the things I am thankful for.
Read MoreT1D and Pushing Your Limits without Pushing Yourself Over a Cliff
Being physically active with Type 1 Diabetes means managing risk. I’ve learned to push myself carefully…but sometimes you just have to try.
Read MoreIt’s Not About the Running: What Really Matters
It’s easy to see setbacks and delays in chasing our Big Dreams as failure. And while mistakes may be made, what matters is what we learn.
Read MoreWhen Karma Runs Over Dogma: Why Sweating the Details Matters on a Big Athletic Endeavor
Sweating the details of a big run, ride, or other epic event isn’t just busywork. It’s the key to keeping random stuff from taking you down.
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