Misogi
There seems to be a new really fancy term these days for DOING REALLY HARD SHIT. EPIC SHIT. The new term for that really hard thing you want to do is, Misogi. The term Misogi is being made popular by Michael Easter's book the Comfort Crisis, and his conversations with Dr Marcus Elliot. Doing hard things is part of our Evolutionary Biology. Doing hard things is hardwired into our DNA. We evolved from doing hard things to survive, to our modern day Misogi. There
Are Muscular Endurance Workouts the Key to Winning UTMB?
In long, no. In short, perhaps. Is it the end all, definitely not. Are we trying to make it the new shiny object that's old. Yes, probably. The sole key to winning UTMB is your genetics, and maximizing your V02 in relation to your genetics. How do you optimize your genetic V02 Max? By training your V02 Max. In the case of UTMB, Reverse Periodization would be the best practice, with some short bursts into your Z3 (3 zone system), Z4 (4 zone system) or like most
Goal(s)
To write more. To have time to dust. To have the time to scrub the toilet. I am here right now. What did it take? Being sick. I pulled it together to race the Xterra Ruidoso. And was sick all last week: sore throat, fever, malaise. The last time T and I were there we stayed at the Comfort Inn, my hair began falling out immediately, the hotel was filled with toxic scents/fragrances. (Remember most of them are). I thought, perhaps if I stay in a cheap motel for the race
The Seeds of Doubt
If there is something that is consistent this year it is the lack of time to invest in what is truly important to me. I think, it takes being here to see what exactly that is. I do believe I am here. Tapping into where I am, and where I want to go. Professionally, and as a person. This year is the first year since 2014 I have not hosted some type of Open Water Swim. This will change. I have one already
Zoefitness Tri-Swim Group
Zoefitness Tri-Swim Group Seidler Natatorium: Johnson Center 1 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131 Two Sessions Only Session I: January 20th -March 12th, 2025 Session II: March 24th-May 15th,2025 Mondays and Wednesdays 500 PM to 6:30 PM USAT Sanctioned Event These coached workout sessions will be held Mondays and Wednesday nights starting January 20th, 2024 we will meet on deck at Seidler Natatorium. 307625 Session I: January 20th, 2025- March 12th, 2025 Total Cost is 167.20 307626 Session II: March 24th, 2025- May 14th, 2025: Total Cost is 167.20 This is a USAT Sanctioned Event. A USAT Annual License
2024 The Year I Signed Up for a Race Every Month, and Didn’t Do Any
Why? What gives? What does the Universe have in plan for me? When I hit the concrete running Ringo in March, I thought I knew. Slow down, work on strength, build muscle. At that point, I haven't truly been able to run more than an easy 3 miles since that happened. My talus was mal-aligned, and had what appeared to be a high ankle sprain. So I have been lifting, and getting stronger, building muscle, swimming, biking. My training has been going AWESOME!!
The Great Experiment 2023
Last year the Great Experiment was Mountain Man Invitational. The Off-Road Triathlon above 9700'. That experiment went well, albeit I was not able to finish the race as planned, due to some 2020 Post-Covid Pericarditis. My heart began hurting and at mile 85 on the bike, I decided I wanted to live to ride another day. I started the next day, finished the 15 miles on bike, and got in 7 miles of the run, before the heart began to hurt again. Live to run
Javelina Jundred 2023
Was a Good day until it wasn't. And it was fun. I put a lot of time and effort into this race. Starting the season with a 50k, a mid-season 50 miler, and time for a 3rd build. I have had my eye on this race for over a decade. Always saying I would do 2 x 100 mile races in my lifetime. My goal was to place myself mid-pack and finish in 30 hours. A race as long as this one, I chose