

From DNS to DIY to DNFY 200-Miler
1/5/2021 When I first signed up for Across the Years, I had a strategy of run/walking 50 miles each day. You have 4 days to complete the distance. I figured I could conservatively do the 50 miles and then switch my energy to recovery: ice bath, Tailwind Rebuild, a real meal, a shower and then sleep. This would prepare me for the next day's 50-miler, The thing with ultras that I have learned is that they aren't just a race but they are essentially a training run too. In a m


From Did Not Start (DNS) to Do It Yourself (DIY) 200-Miler
1/1/2021 . This time last year I was scheduled to run/walk/crawl the Across The Years 200-Miler. It was going to be my first attempt at this distance and I was looking forward to seeing what was possible within me and also being around other people who also like to challenge themselves. About 3 hours before my flight though, I cancelled. I cancelled on my friends Maria and Eric and I cancelled on me. To say I was ashamed is an understatement. . I had some personal issues that