(Written sometime in 2020) The last few years have been the equivalent to an athlete’s soul searching. I’m 52, tipping mightily towards 53. Growing up …
Injured? Or Just Over 50? Guest Post By Ginny Ebben
The McDade Night Raid by Chad Swim
On June 19, 2021 Sonic athlete Chad Swim raced the McDade Night Raid in McDade, Texas. This is a 49 mile gravel race through the …
It’s Fine, I’m Fine, Everything’s Fine
This post is a little bit race report, a little bit of a cautionary tale and little bit just the story of a crazy weekend. …
My Experience With COVID-19 — Guest Post by Rachael Howard
It started with a cough. At least, that was what I was thought would be the first symptom of COVID-19. By June 1st, 2020, there …
Whether You Believe You Can Or Believe You Can’t, You’re Right
Way way back in the long ago days of fall of 2019 I was training for my 6th Houston Marathon and shooting for a BQ …
My First, Last and Only 50K Trail Race: The Keeping It Real Report
Last fall I signed up for an ultra trail race. Why? Mostly because my friends were doing it. In fact our team name for sign …
A Shoe Review For You! By A Regular Person
Full disclaimer, I know almost nothing about shoes. I don’t work in shoes, I have never worked in shoes, I just wear shoes. And really …
Tips For Beginner Runners AKA All The Things I Had No Clue About
When I started running in 2012 I knew nothing about running. I didn’t even know I wanted to be a runner. I wanted to run …
Celebrating the Small Stuff
I think we can all agree that this year has been not very awesome. Honestly if I hear “unprecedented” one more time . . . …
Caution: Injured Runner Ahead
In my short career as an endurance athlete I have experienced more than my fair share of injuries. From the very get go I had …