We are capable of much more than we think. Sometimes it’s better not to think. It’s two days before the … More
Category: running
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
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
Metabolic Efficiency Testing
(This actually took place in late January, but it’s taken me this long to get it together enough to post) … More
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