This summer, I ran my first 100 miler at the Vermont 100. It was tough—like, really tough. At least the low moments were. Looking back, Vermont 100 was characterized by some of the highest highs and lowest lows I’ve ever experienced in a race. On one hand, I remember running down the trail at mile 36 and tearing … [Read more…]
Running 100 miles is really hard on your body. At mile 99 of the Vermont 100, I felt invincible. I was cruising down the trail like I’d just begun the day, sprinting towards the finish line at the pace I used to close 5k’s in. But when I stopped, every second of those 17 hours … [Read more…]
This weekend, I ran my first 100 miler at the Vermont 100. It was the most incredible experience I could’ve asked for. Below are two posts that I wrote for the UnTapped blog, one from before and the other from after the race. I’ve also included the pre-race plan I wrote for myself! Vermont 100 … [Read more…]
Earlier this month, I wrote the following post on Facebook: Social media is a highlight reel, and though I don’t post much (I’m mostly there for the drama from our local town group), when I do, it’s a glossed-over version of what’s usually a much deeper story. Smiling photos from a successful race? You didn’t … [Read more…]
The other day, I found myself paging through an old training log from high school (back when I actually kept a paper training log!) Aside from marveling over how annoyingly fast I used to be (my current 21-year-old self couldn’t hold a candle to the mile repeat times I used to run sophomore or junior … [Read more…]
Peruse through almost any travel guide to Cape Elizabeth and you will likely be directed to attractions, amenities, and activities in the livelier neighboring city of Portland. But our tiny town of just under 10,000 has much to offer without venturing beyond its borders (though make sure to pay Portland–one of the foodie capitals of … [Read more…]
July 30th, 2022: “I wrote this piece, primarily, as an excuse to educate myself. Perhaps all of my research will scare me into doing better. Probably it will not. The most likely scenario, I have come to realize, is that I will keep running until I literally break. Maybe I will get another year of … [Read more…]
This essay was chosen for the 2023 UNE-St. Francis Alumni Council Scholarship. A Chance to Grow As many 17-year-olds do, I entered my junior year of high school claiming to know exactly what I wanted to accomplish after graduation. Burnt out from striving for achievement in the competitive, often cutthroat academic environment that my suburban … [Read more…]
Running with Heart: Analyzing the Effects of Ultrarunning on Cardiovascular Health Exercise, particularly endurance sports such as running, has often been compared to a drug. There is little question today that the benefits of regular physical activity are many, from reduced risk of coronary artery disease and diabetes, to longer life expectancies and improved psychological … [Read more…]
Eastern Trail FKT Race Report Calais, Maine, is a tiny town set on the La Croix river, dividing the United States from Canada. Nearly 3,000 miles down the coast, the bustling island city of Key West, Florida marks the southernmost tip of the country. The East Coast Greenway, an on-and-off road route for walkers, bikers, … [Read more…]
