I started in a downpour, so I knew this run would be mint. First scheduled training run since Cocodona! Although I felt yesterday's speed work, it didn't slow me down much. "Not gonna stop for rain, huh?", someone joked. I wouldn't have it any other way. #running

It's such a fun (literal) change of pace. Roughly two minutes between each 400, and 4-5 minutes after the 800s.

We dodged the rain and the weather was beautiful, so Coach made sure he got everything out of us. We all struggled, & we all persevered. I fell off in the second half, but hung in there. Type 2 fun! 2x400m (77.5, 78.4) 800m (2:47.7) 2x400m (80.5, 81.0) 800m (3:18) 2x400m (85.8, 81.5) #running

Hey! Remember these? After drifting aimlessly for two months after the race, I've acknowledged that if I want to train with consistency again I'm going to have to start scheduling runs. Otherwise those weekend runs in particular never seem to happen. Have a good rest of your week, runsky! #running

JORDAN WALKER! First Cardinals Home Run Derby winner in franchise history! I am so stoked for the season this guy is having. #stlcards

Something different: Sand volleyball! I haven't played since grade school, and made up for my inexperience with enthusiasm. I had zero qualms about diving, even when I was still figuring out basic ball control. Shoutout to my partner and my running group friends for the invite.

Final: 43 miles in 12 hours. An old tennis injury flared up to keep my pal from running a final loop. He stuck to his fueling and hydration plan, didn't waste aid station time, and took care of his feet in wet conditions. A huge distance PR. I'm so proud of him. I had a great crewing experience too.

We're walking it in

Bah gawd that's dawn! Just over two hours left to go. He's at 40 miles with a knee that's giving him trouble. I'm still holding hope that he makes 45 by 7 AM.

It's like seeing Bigfoot. He's 50K in now. Nearly 3 AM.

Every 3.25 mile loop, the runners return to the sole checkpoint and place a clothespin next to their names on "The Green Gate". Red pins equal ten unpainted pins.

It ain't much, but it's home for the night. Our camp for our wayward looping runner

The humble snack tray for our runner. It's 1 AM, 6 hours down, and 25 miles in. Just about a marathon man. He's halfway done and the vibes are still good!

My overnight crewing stint has begun! My runner is 120 minutes into his 12 hour run. The sun is setting and the daytime heat has broke. No storms on the horizon. Crossed fingers, there.

I went to run club by myself tonight, which is a major social anxiety trigger for me. It went well! An acquaintance fell in with my pace on mile 2, and we caught up. I stayed open, curious, and comfortable for once. That felt like a bigger success than the uncomfortably warm miles did. #running

Dodging storms and stacking miles! Today has been a high anxiety day. Getting outside, snagging some dopamine, and listening to Cardinals baseball was exactly what I needed. #running

Track Tuesday! The stats below don't include the 1 mile ran to/from the track. 1.5 mile warmup 3x400m (82.9, 81.4, 81.0) Recover 4 minutes 3x400m (79.1, 79.6, 80.2) Recover 4 minutes 1x400m (69.8) 1 mile cool down It was cooler and more humid thanks to storms. I felt calm and controlled! #running

I'm crewing my buddy at an overnight 12 hour race this weekend. The same one I attempted 24 hours (and ran 16) last year. It's going to be a swampy course with all the rain recently. His planning is solid. I'm stoked to be on the pit crew. Pictured: Every lap, you place a clothespin by your name.

Shoutout to the Memphis Redbirds for opening up the baseball field to show #USABEL on the jumbotron. Not a great game, but I loved walking across the infield and sitting in the right field grass where some of my heroes have played. I'm forever a baseball guy, I guess.

This was tough and hot, as most of these post-Cocodona runs are. After two months of low mileage, that's to be expected. I think a little consistency over the next few weeks will go a long way. #running

My Steam Machine arrived today, and I'm really enjoying it so far. Equal parts living room game console and home theater PC, in one quiet, small, slick package. And I love the controller. I have wanted to have the same control scheme between PC and Steam Deck for years.

The ambient fireworks were for me, of course. #running

Run club was canceled for the holiday, so I banged out a quick 40 minutes before picking up my partner at the airport. After a cold shower. I'm not subjecting her to post-run funk in a hot car! #running

I ran while the heat dismantled me piece by piece, until I was satisfied that I had nothing left but ashes. This heat is incredible. #running

Whoop whoop! My first sub-6 minute mile in at least 15 years! All 3 of my friends hit their goals as well, despite the 95°F/35°C heat. One ran an 8:30 mile with no running experience, after a hard day at work. She felt better, she told us afterwards. We may have added a new runner today! #running

Western States has me hyped. So I went out in the heat of the day with my Here For The Women's Race shirt, ice bandana, and flask. I slowly melted while listening to Hans and Puppi, Jen and Riley battle it out. Talk about motivation. #running

Me watching the Western States stream:

I met up with a friend who is training for his first marathon, and we joined the local running club for their Thursday workout. We kept the pace chill, even if the heat was anything but. Felt good to step outside my comfort zone and run with others again. #running

Here are my ever-changing top 10 fantasy picks for Western States! Because I love a hot take, I have Hans Troyer winning the men's race. I see a battle between Abby and Fuzhao for the women. Who ya got? #wser fantasy.freetrail.com/events/weste...

Track Tuesday! My first time running a sub-70 second 400m since 2007, probably! Unc's still got it. Super happy with that. 1 mile warmup 1x 1200m @ mile pace 1x 400m time trial 1 mile cool down #running