running club
Trail Mix 5k
Time: I think 26:50 something. Or maybe 27:something. What does time really mean, anyway? Place: There is no first, there is no last, we’re all just drops of water in the river. Yeah. So, on the trail I didn’t think about blogging or podiatrists or my upcoming workshop or any of the usual variety of [...]
The Massacre Will Not Be Barefootized
Quick recap: I’ll be running The Valentine Massacre Marathon Relay tomorrow with three MadMayo teammates. The course is a 1.6 mile loop, run 16 times. Each runner runs only one lap at a time, for a total of four laps, separated by breaks while the other three runners take on the course. Temp prediction for [...]
First Race of the Year This Sunday
Not only will this be my first race of the year (should be barefoot, weather permitting), but my first relay race EVER. I’ll be running the Valentine’s Day Massacre Marathon (should I go dressed as Dillinger?) with three other MadMayo Misfits. Since the race organizers are not providing a baton, we’re making our own. Each [...]
Cruisin for a Bruisin Trail Advice
I thought I would share a bit of my infinite wisdom over at the Angry Condiment site, listing a few of the dos and don’ts of trail running. It’s a very scholarly piece, if I do say so myself. Read it to attain enlightenment, or ignore it and continue leading a dreary life of struggle, [...]
January 1 and Done Got Done
Go check out the run report over at MadMayo. Tempting fate on the first day of the new year seemed unwise, so I didn’t do the mile even though I felt I could. Instead I took pictures, which was fun. I’m going to have to learn how to run and take pictures at the same [...]




