My Favorite Race
All runners have their favorite race. That one they register for the day registration opens. The one they cannot wait to run again the moment they cross the finish line. For me, that race is the Peachtree Road Race.
Salute Red, White, and Blue
Sometimes there are finish lines that, once you cross them, you are no longer the same person. Sometimes that finish line provides more than a medal or a PR; it provides a journey of healing. That finish line for me was Salute Red, White, and Blue.
Every Run Can’t Be Remembered
Over the past seven years I have gone on nearly 1,800 runs and covered almost 11,000 miles. For someone who remembers almost everything, it is surprising how few of those runs I can actually recall. Some were highlights, some were lowlights, and plenty were completely unremarkable. Every one of them helped get me where I am today, but only a handful still live vividly in my memory. Those are the ones where I can instantly go back to that moment. I remember the smell in the air, how I was feeling, and sometimes almost every step.
Diadora Frequenza Review: Finding the Right Frequency
Running has a rhythm. It’s not just about speed but finding a pace that feels right and settling into a groove. Finding the right frequency is about syncing up with your body and the road until it all just clicks. And once it does, running becomes more like a flow and less like work. A […]
Diadora Gara Carbon 2 Review: Craft Meets Kick
There’s just something about race day. The nerves, the hype, the ritualistic pre-race visit (or three) to the porta potty line that somehow always feels longer than the race itself. It’s an emotional roller coaster from start to finish; doubt, excitement, discomfort, joy, relief. But one of my favorite race day rituals? Shoe spotting. You’ll […]
London Marathon Training Weeks 16-19
Setting big goals is scary. There’s always that little voice telling me, ‘you will fail’. A 3:35 marathon wasn’t just outside my comfort zone a year ago, it felt flat-out impossible. But putting that number out there shifted everything. It turned casual runs into purpose-driven training and turned “good enough” into “I’ve got more in […]
London Marathon Training Weeks 11-15
Running is more than just a way to cover miles, it’s my space to clear my head, focus on my goals, and face life’s challenges. It’s where I escape the noise and also confront the tough moments head-on. Over time, running has become a way to measure my growth, both physically and mentally. Each run, […]
London Marathon Training Weeks 6-10
As I dive deeper into my marathon training and approach my wedding anniversary, it’s impossible not to reflect on how much has changed; both in my running journey and my life with Katie. This year marks a special milestone for us: our 10-year wedding anniversary. It feels fitting that this trip to London, all about […]
London Marathon Training Weeks 1-5
Dave recaps weeks 1 -5 of his London Marathon Training
Saucony Triumph 22 Review: Cruiser or Bruiser?
Just over seven months ago, I DNF’d the Mississippi 50K after falling ill just days before the race. Determined to complete an ultra marathon this year, I registered for the Wildcat Ultra 50K. Held over Labor Day Weekend, this hot and humid race took me across grass fields, sandy trails, and pavement. It was a […]