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I trained for a road marathon by running trails. Here’s what happened.
I first ran the Big Sur Marathon back in 2015. I was living in LA at the time, and this felt like a bucket list race. It was an incredible experience, and to this day it’s the most stunning race route...
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Oakland on My Mind: An Impromptu 26.2
Last week, a free bib the Oakland Marathon fell into my lap. As a trail runner who is accustomed to soft dirt and elevation, training for 26.2 miles of hard asphalt was not in my running plans. But...
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On Writing
I’m navigating some major shifts in my life, and I’ve turned to journaling as a way to help process all of the feelings that are coming up. I’ve journaled intermittently as an adult (especially while...
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42 Miles, 42 Years: A Skyline-to-the-Sea Birthday Adventure
My legs were screaming, and my watch was barking at me for being “off course”. I was leading a small pack of friends down a rocky, slippery trail in total darkness, praying my illegally parked car...
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5 Years Without Booze: What Really Changed in My Life
This week marks 5 years without booze. That’s not a sentence I ever imagined I’d type. I stopped drinking in my late 30s. When I hit the 2 year mark, I reflected and wrote about my experience. Back...
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What comes up when you slow down?
I didn’t realize how closely my identity was tied to my running… until I couldn’t run. A few days ago, I stubbed my toe badly enough to require an Urgent Care visit. They glued it up and told me to...
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I Built A DIY Vinyl Record Shelf, And You Can Too!
I like music. A lot. In 2012, a friend of mine sparked my interest into vinyl records. I bought a turntable and a few records, and then I bought a few more. After I went to my first “record swap”...
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The Skyline Project: Santa Cruz Mountain Trail Running
Skyline Boulevard (or California State Route 35) runs from highway 17 in the Santa Cruz Mountains to Daly City, just south of San Francisco. I’ve always been inspired by this road: the views are...
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Running into 41: Birthday Miles in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Last week, I ran my age in miles for my 41st birthday. This tradition (oh god, is it a tradition?) started last year, in Joshua Tree on my 40th. My birthday fell on a Wednesday this year, so I decided...
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24 Hours of 5ks at the Pemberton 24
Ever wonder what running for 24 hours feels like? Until recently, I hadn’t. Last year, my friend Zach paced me for my 40 mile birthday run in Joshua Tree. While we were running together, he told me...
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I trained for a road marathon by running trails. Here’s what happened.
I first ran the Big Sur Marathon back in 2015. I was living in LA at the time, and this felt like a bucket list race. It was an incredible experience, and to this day it’s the most stunning race route...
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40 Miles for 40 Years: An Epic Birthday in Joshua Tree
I can still remember how it used to feel when I’d think about running long distances. Not long ago, the idea of running a marathon felt crazy, and anything with the “ultra” designation just seemed...
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A Week in the Yosemite Backcountry
I’ve done my share of backpacking over the years, but most of them have been long weekend (3-4 day) jaunts. Last summer, I did an (epic) 5 day Yosemite trip, and realized that there’s something special...
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Two Years Without A Hangover
August 2020. Deep pandemic. After a long year of canceled plans, we got a killer crew together to backpack the Lost Coast Trail… and I was drinking a lot. What’s missing from this picture? My 2 person...
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Steep Ravine Cabins & Campground: The Ultimate Guide
I love Steep Ravine. I try to sneak away for quick camp/cabin adventures whenever life allows. I frequently find myself helping friends prepare for their first visit, so I created a list of things to...
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When 2020 Gives You Lemons, Run an Ultramarathon
This year has been chock full of disappointments. Chances are you don’t need to hear this from me. Most people’s plans for the year were canceled out of necessity, but I was holding out hope that the...
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Biking Through the Black Hills of South Dakota
Last August, my dad and I rode 270 miles through the Black Hills of South Dakota, along the Mickelson Trail and through Custer and Wind Cave National Parks. It was an amazing trip, and I clearly...
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The 2019 Honolulu Marathon: From Death Valley to Hawaii
I ran my first-ever marathon in Honolulu back in 2013. In retrospect, I had no idea what I was doing.Diamond Head, Honolulu Marathon 2013Since then, I’ve run quite a few races, as well as my first 50k...
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The 2018 Burning Man Ultramarathon: My First 50k!
As I sit on a cross-country flight and reflect on the past year, a major highlight comes to mind immediately. Burning Man was, without question, one of my favorite parts of 2018. Running my first...
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Remembering Kyle Quigley
One year ago today, on February 8th, 2015, my best friend Kyle was killed by a drunk driver. I feel compelled to write a few words about him here in his memory.Kyle Quigley was my oldest friend. We...
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