One of my favorite former college professors used to have this saying: "Fake it 'til you make it." For some reason, it was one of those little things that stuck with me, and that I've gone on to apply to my lifCopyright 2012 Sierra Sun. All rights Continue Reading
Sure, there are medals and podiums, course records and personal records, age group awards and overall awards... Most importantly, there's the satisfaction of personal achievement. That's an extraordinary feeling that few tCopyright 2012 Sierra Sun. Continue Reading
It's almost September. Fall is fast approaching, and winter will soon be knocking on the door. So, how are those summer goals coming along? Now, as we begin the descent toward "shoulder season," is the perfect time tCopyright 2012 Sierra Sun. All Continue Reading
With the Olympics in full swing, I'm virtually overdosing on inspiration. Each night I find myself absolutely glued to the TV, wide-eyed, and even sometimes teary-eyed, as I watch the amazing triumphs, near-misses, true grit andCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
Local athletes represented their home turf well in all three distances of the Tahoe Rim Trail 50K/50M/100M Endurance Runs this past weekend.While Matt Hart of Salt Lake City and Claire Walton of England raced to respective wins in tCopyright 2012 Continue Reading
As perseverance continues to be the dominating theme of my racing season while the challenges keep streaming in, I've begun to think about what it is that keeps me going. Where does it come from, this deep desire, unfazed by anyCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
While running with a friend this past week, we got to talking about the concept of perspective, and its critical importance in the mind of an athlete. We were talking as coaches, reflecting on how athletes we've coached have hCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
Just like last year and the year before that, the 39th annual Western States Endurance Run this weekend is stacked with a talented field of ultrarunners from across the globe - as well as one notable local contender."YeaCopyright 2012 Sierra Sun. All Continue Reading
