Lost and Found – Fat Dog 120

We are capable of much more than we think. Sometimes it’s better not to think. It’s two days before the … More

Bromont Ultra – The Journey of 100 Miles…

Ruminations on running the Bromont Ultra 100-mile trail race in Bromont, Quebec.

No Alarms and No Surprises – Diez Vista 100k

It’s 9:30 PM and there’s a drunken karaoke party going on upstairs – tortured strains of the worst possible vocal … More

A Tale of Two Races, Part Two: Finlayson Arm 100k

An extra grain of salt and finding the joy of ultra Running for hours has the effect of stripping back … More

A Tale of Two Races, Part One: Fat Dog 120

Humility & the steep end of the curve “I’m done.” Elise looked at me, eyebrow raised, and paused. “No you’re … More

Metabolic Efficiency Testing 2 – One Year Later

Early on, the two lab-coated technicians seemed concerned. Not that I was in a great position to observe them: I … More

Random Learnings from Fat Dog 70

Trekking poles If you’ve read my race report then you’ll know that I discovered the amazing climbing advantage that trekking … More

Fear and Loafing in Manning Park – Fat Dog 70 Race Recap

Today my feet look almost normal. Since running the Fat Dog 70, they have been swollen and puffy like baby … More

Food Matters – Feeding the Central Governor

In each of the six Aprils that we have been in Toronto, it has snowed. For some, this might not … More

37k Fasted Run – The Limit?

This morning I ran 37k, having not eaten since dinner the night before. I’ve been gradually building on the lengths … More