The weekend of  Javelina Jundred  always feels like stepping into another universe.Cow costumes. Glitter. Runners in tutus at mile 90. Volunteers dancing at aid stations like it’s Coachella for dirtbags. It’s ridiculous and beautiful all at once, a reminder that even when everything hurts, we can still choose joy. And this year, standing at that finish line watching my athletes and friends come through, some crying, some laughing, some both, it hit me how much we need that re

There’s something about a trail run in the desert that has a way of humbling you. The heat, the dust, the long miles that make you question your sanity... and then somehow make you smile anyway. I spent last weekend at Javelina Jundred , one of my favorite races to crew and coach at. Two of my athletes took on the 100 mile, two ran the 100k, and one rocked the 31k. I watched them dig deep, cry a little, and laugh a lot. By the time the sun set over McDowell Mountain Park, it

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If you’ve ever finished a run that felt solid  and then your watch tried to shame you… welcome to the club.Here ’s your permission slip:...