5 easy miles around downtown Indy. Super warm and humid out once again. But fortunately even though the air quality wasn't great, I was still able to get outside safely. Be safe out there runners who are dealing with the wildfires smoke. Onward. #indy

We made it to Friday, friends. Time to relax. As a runner, it's also a good time to get in some protein with Gnarly Nutrition Protein, which is NSF certified, vegan and tastes great. I picked Gnarly as the winner in the blind taste test I did earlier this year. www.runspirited.com/single-post/...

12 miles recovery ride, thank goodness it’s Friday. Have an amazing Friday workout runner and cyclist friends. And also an amazing weekend. #runchat

Back at it with 5 easy miles. First run after 35 miles on muddy, puddle-laden course. Kept it nice and easy. Good progress back. Keep showing up. Onward. #runchat

Oofah. The 8-hour Dream Endurance Race at Butler University turned into a 7 1/2 hour mudfest due to a half hour delay for lightning and pouring rain that wreaked havoc on the course. Finished with 35ish miles, second in age group and only one fall on a slippery trail. #runchat

Wow! Ludovic Pommeret wins his third straight Hardrock 100 in 21:11:36 to set a new overall course record. He also set the previous record of 21:33:06 in 2024. Photo by iRunFar.

Counting down to race start tomorrow morning. I get to run 8 hours around Butler University. Giddyup. #runchat

Easy 5K shakeout to move the legs. 🦵 The work is done. The taper is on. Tomorrow is race day, an epic day of celebration. LFG!

The best running sunglasses are the ones you stop thinking about two minutes into your run. I ❤️ my @tifosioptics.bsky.social Navar — 25 grams, no-slip grip, 100% UV protection, $39.95. My full review, including 5 reasons to try them and key facts. www.runspirited.com/single-post/... #runchat

Happy London Marathon Rejection Day to all who celebrate! I'm out, again. #runchat #londonmarathon

joyful ultras. Also: • How to cool down in extreme heat. 😎 • What trail runners know about heat.❗ • Best recovery methods for ultra runners. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ • Why a blind taste test reveals Gnarly Nutrition as the best vegan protein powder. 👀 (2/2) #MondayMotivation #Runchat

A look back at the 2026 Western States, which lived up to the hype. Here are 10 reasons why the "Way Too Cool" Western States will be memorable. Cool temps, course records, surprise DNFs from Walmsley and Jornet, and a new generation stepping up. www.runspirited.com/single-post/... #runchat

What if ultra running was fun on purpose? Meet Ally Gregory (they/them), the Chicago race director doing airplane arm challenges and putting magicians on course. They are my featured RD for July, the 31st of this series. Full interview👇 #TrailRunning #runchat www.runspirited.com/single-post/...

10ish miles on Saturday ... (some of which were) in the park ... I think it was the Fourth of July. Happy birthday America! #america250

6 sweaty miles in a very walkable area where Ohio seems to have banned sidewalks. Glad I found a safe path around a mall before it opened. Keep showing up. Smile every mile. Dream big. #runchat #keepshowingup

Had a friendly greeter upon my return home after this morning's run. 8 miles with 20 minutes at a moderate-hard effort. Solid run, just 10 days before race day. Keep showing up. Do the work. Believe. Onward. #runchat

7 easy miles with a few small hills. Already 77 degrees at 5:30 am, with 89% humidity. Oofah. Thankful for my Mudgear socks and Squirrels Nut Butter that keep my feet blister-free even in such conditions. Keep showing up. Onward! #runchat #mudgear #teamSNB

for small faces. 😎 • 20 great Midwestern trail races to try.❗ • How to calculate your calorie burn. 👊 • Why Gnarly Nutrition is the best vegan protein powder. 👀 #runchat #westernstates (2/2)

16 miles, emulating race day in two weeks. Awesome to get some time on the course and at the same time as the race starts. Two weeks to go. 8 hour race at Butler. (Almost) time to shoot my shot. Onward.

Back at it! 7+ miles for the first run since Tuesday; super humid this morning. Grateful to be running again. Grateful for the running community. Grateful for today's run. Onward! #runchat

Podium predictions for today's #WesternStates: Men: Jim Walmsley, Hayden Hawks and Hans Troyer. All three go under 14 hours! Women: Jennifer Lichter, Abby Hall and Martyna Młynarczyk. Just short of women's course record. Who are your podium picks? (Photo from a previous year.) #runchat

3rd day in a row for the bike, 15 miles with some decent climbing. Ankle feeling better, hopefully all systems go for a run tomorrow. Keep showing up. Rest and recover well. Believe.

✅ Why he says Abby Hall will repeat as women's winner. ✅ His men's pick (spoiler, it's Jim Walmsley, but it's far from a sure bet). ✅ Which rookies could reach the podium. ✅ What the new rule allowing poles will mean for the race. ✅ Why he is on course record watch. Can't wait for race day! (2/2)

23ish miles on the bike with 5x6x1 hard effort. Chase big goals. Know when to pause running. Keep showing up.

Resting and healing the ankle, so hitting the bike instead of a run today. Solid ride of 18 miles with some hard surges. Great way to start the day. Keep showing up. Heal thy ankle. Stay focused on the big picture. Onward.

travel. • How to properly carb load for race day.❗ • Essential strength training tips. 👊 • Why Gnarly Nutrition is the best vegan protein powder. 👀 (2/2) #runchat #westernstates

19 miles with more elevation gain than I usually get in two weeks. Solid run to cap off this training cycle. Time for some rest and recovery, or as much as I can get while on the road. Keep showing up. Smile deep. Dream big.

7 miles w/hill repeats on a bridge overpass. No surprise but the sun 🌅 comes up early in Boston. Glad I had my @tifosioptics.bsky.social Navars. 😎 They are light, comfy and perfect for a small face. When the sun was to my back, I forgot I was wearing them. 👈 Keep showing up. Do hills. Onward.

18 miles on the stationary bike for a solid start to the day. Legs feeling good, mind in a good place and looking forward to race. 3 weeks to go. 3 weeks to until the epic day of celebration. Keep showing up. Do the work. Dream big. #runchat

Triple 7s. Third day in a row of a 7-mile run. Keep showing up. Smile every mile. Dream big.