The Year That Was

My 2019 was a year of contradictions, marked in equal measure by thrilling successes and crushing failures. I raced my longest-distance race to date at the Forget the PR 50K and I got a new full marathon PR one month later at The Flying Pig … but I also experienced the longest furlough in my running career after breaking my ankle.

A spring filled with mindful training and successful racing was…

Race Report: the Forget the PR Mohican 50k

After training for 18 weeks, 539 miles and 22,675 feet of vertical gain, I finally completed my first ultra distance on Saturday, April 6, 2019. The weather was just about perfect for the Forget the PR Mohican 50k, which is held in northern Ohio’s expansive Mohican State Parkeach spring. While not everything went according to plan during the race, I still had an awesome time in a surprisingly…

BOCO Gear: The Headwear of Champions

Anyone who knows me knows that I have a great affinity for technical headwear and a great affinity for the great state of Colorado. It should come as no surprise, then, that I’m a huge fan of BOCO Gear.

This year, I’m happy to serve as a BOCO Gear Ambassador. I’ve amassed quite a collection of their technical truckers and running caps over the years, after all, and every hat carries a few…