Flat Pedals for Mountain Bike Skill Rebuilding: A Tactical Training Decision

Sometimes stepping back with your gear choices is the fastest way to move forward with your skills

Oct 31 • 

Ed

6:57

Why My Slowest Training Runs Set Me Up for Big Adventures Next Year as I Turn 50

The training phase most athletes waste is where I build the foundation for my next PR.

Oct 27 • 

Ed

2:44

When Easy Runs Aren't Easy Enough

Zone 2 Training with Load: Why Discipline Matters More Than Pace

Oct 10 • 

Ed

3:36

September 2025

End of Season Benchmark: Gauging Fitness with a Trail Half Marathon

Wrapping up summer 2025

Sep 23 • 

Ed

2:04

S.O.S. Triathlon Race Report

A perfect day in the Shawangunks

Sep 15 • 

Ed

The Last Big(ish) Session Six Days Before Competition

Making sure I arrive fresh when performance matters

Sep 6 • 

Ed

3:32

Sometimes Smart Training Means Stopping Short of the Goal

Why finishing strong might make you weaker

Sep 1 • 

Ed

4:42

August 2025

Heart Rate Is a Gauge, Not a Governor: The Truth About Training Intensity

HowHow chasing exact numbers can sabotage your progress—and what to do instead

Aug 14 • 

Ed

Why Age is Just Another Variable to Manage

At 49, I'm not slowing down—I'm getting smarter

Aug 5 • 

Ed

11:46

June 2025

Allegheny 100 Report

New Pack Shakedown: Durston Kakwa 40

Jun 27 • 

Ed

18:34

Ruck Marathon: Preparing for the Allegheny 100 Challenge

Testing gear, pace, and patience one step at a time

Jun 7 • 

Ed

17:56

50-Mile Race DNF Analysis: Terrain Mismatch, Pacing Errors, and Smart Retreat Decisions

Sometimes the toughest decision isn't pushing through—it's admitting your preparation had gaps and calling it early.

Jun 4 • 

Ed

16:20