Cross Race – Championnat de l’Essonne
Called up as a backup with four days' notice, I ran the Championnat de l'Essonne — muddy trails, burning lungs, and a surprise win for my team.
Running, Hiking & Cycling
My First Cross Race
Mud, spiked shoes, and a lot of huffing and puffing — here's how my first cross race in France, the Cross International du Val de Marne, went.
Running / Footing: Back to Basics
Familiar Sounds Just finished my running homework, done for today. It’s 1630 on a Thursday afternoon. I did my run during the warmest period of the day – a couple…
Race Report: 2×2 Romania
A Picture Is Worth a 1,000 Words The idiom “A Picture Is Worth A 1,000 Words” popped into my mind when I first saw the photo taken of me at…
Race Report: Trail de Faverges
My first real ultra trail race in France: 49 km and 2,800 m of climbing through the mountains above Annecy, with a fall, sunburn, and a photo-finish cutoff.