In running, there is an adage about the marathon often told to the uninitiated racer. It is said that —effort-wise— the halfway point in the 26.2-mile race comes around mile 20. Every step of those last six miles are torturous because of the physical toll from racing the first 20 miles. Twenty miles is a long way, but the journey to those final six miles … Continue reading The Trials and Tribulations of a Marathon Runner, a Coach and an Inspiration.

Tracking your daily training is a great way to take that next step in your running. Tracking weekly mileage and workout details keeps you engaged in your training and helps you see trends in training. Learn how I make a cheap running log and what stats I track to help me track my progress. Continue reading How to Make a Personalized Running Log on a Budget

The New York Time’s Coronavirus obituaries piece is a heartbreaking anthology of some of the lives lost due to complications from coronavirus. The story that struck me as exceptionally heartbreaking is the story of Freddie Brown Jr. and Freddie Brown III, A father and son who died three days apart. My heart breaks for Sandy Brown, the mother and wife whose world was ripped away … Continue reading Responding to the heartbreaking New York Times Coronavirus Obituaries Piece

COVID-19 has had an unprecedented affect on society. Canceled seasons, closed schools, shelter in place orders, postponed races, limited access to facilities and other resources have all culminated into an atmosphere of uncertainty. In uncertain times it can be hard to maintain focus or motivation, after all what is the point of running if all the competitions are cancelled? Personally, the answer to that question … Continue reading Keeping Training Consistent in Quarantine

When the Coronavirus caused the NCAA to shut down all remaining winter and spring sports, athletes faced a great amount of unknown. The closing of campuses, public areas and workout facilities lead to an unprecedented time of uncertainty in athletics. I asked members of the Illinois State track and field teams how the stay-at-home order and social quarantine has affected their training. Hear what they … Continue reading How my Teammates are Stay-at-Home Training

I still remember the feeling of winning my first race. It was exhilarating. I first started running for the social aspect. I lived in a small town and sports was just about the only activity to do as a kid. I met all my best friends from the sports I played, and for awhile that was what kept me invested in athletics. Something changed after … Continue reading Why I’m Passionate About Running

I’ve been going back and forth about how I am going to talk about running now that my season has been canceled. It’s a weird time to be an athlete – scratch that – it’s a weird time to be alive. I do understand the need for precaution and do support the NCAA cancelling spring competitions, still I can’t help but to feel a bit … Continue reading Social Distance Running

With the shelter-in-place order in effect my roommates and I have had to find creative ways to stay busy. Luckily, we had some canvases and a box full of paints. Continue reading Staying Creative in Lockdown

Look back at my live tweet coverage of the 2020 Indoor MVC championship meet. Continue reading Live Tweet Recap of the 2020 Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Championships