Tax Day– And 15 days till Surgery

Tax Day– And 15 days till Surgery

Today, I’m starting to freak out. Tax day is tomorrow, and while I’ve already calculated and extended our return to give me more time to review it, that’s not the reason. In 15 days, I’m having surgery on my left ankle. My decision was to go through this, as I want to be running pain-free



Bandera 50k

Since we moved to Texas, I’ve run Bandera races every year, whether it’s a 50k or 100k. This year, I registered for the 100k but had to drop down to the 50k due to an injury. Yes, I finally admitted I’m injured. I’ve been in denial for eight years, running through pain and enduring the



Rattler 50k

Yesterday, I ran the Austin Rattler 50k and absolutely enjoyed it!  The course is pretty runnable, offers breathtaking views, and throws in some challenging terrain.  There are plenty of large boulders, but I managed to power-hike over them.  I finished in 7:27, which isn’t an overall PR, but it’s a personal best for a 50k



Ragnar Relays Texas Trail Ultra Edition – 2023

This race was a fantastic weekend of camping, bonding with friends, and tackling long distances in the beautiful Texas hill country!  The ultra edition of Ragnar relays consist of a four-person ultra team (+1 sub for an injury) covered 120 miles (total) in an intense 26-hour adventure. It was a fun but crazy weekend, where



Barkley Fall Classic: An Odyssey of Endurance

Driven by relentless curiosity and a thirst for adventure, I found myself drawn to the infamous Barkley Marathons, a topic often whispered about among the ultra-running community. Each documentary and video I watched showcased participants navigating challenging terrains, embodying the epitome of human grit. Only a handful of runners, fewer than 20, have ever completed