As we prepare to take some major steps forward at The Distance Project, I wanted to write a short piece exploring our roots, as well as clarifying our long term vision. The Distance Project started as an idea, scribbled onto a sheet of paper, and posted onto a refrigerator in a Portland apartment. The paper said “The…
On Saturday, January 17th, I attempted a winter Pemi Loop. The day seemed perfect for it, but immediately after summiting Little Haystack the windchill dropped and the icy winds picked up. The mountains said to turn back, and I’ve learned not to argue. The week after, I returned. On January 24th I was granted a…
New Online Coaching Program! We’ve been searching for the perfect platform to launch our new, online coaching program. And we’ve found it through TotalCoaching. Here at The Distance Project : Strength and Endurance Coaching, we believe in goal oriented training that produces tangible results. Changes that you can see, feel and take to task in both sport…
A friend of mine asked for some advice this morning. She is preparing for a 100 mile race and asked how I overcame the mental hurdles at the Bigfoot 200 and past ultra-distance events. She also asked about training and recovery, which I’ll dip into before tackling the big question. When a runner asks…
The Bigfoot 200 was the race of my life. It was what all of the other races, training runs, successes, stumbling blocks, tears and smiles of the past several years led up to. This is not simply because it was the longest race that I have done, but because of the myriad of elements that…
I was listening to a podcast featuring Pavel Tsatsouline this weekend. Pavel is the founder of StrongFirst and is famously credited with bringing kettlebells to the U.S. He is an amazing teacher, and the podcast itself is worth plugging into right after you read this. It is really, really good. http://fourhourworkweek.com/2015/01/15/pavel-tsatsouline/ Pavel touches on many great points,…
The term athlete gets thrown around a lot these days. Most CrossFit gyms use it to refer to their members. Anyone participating in an organized sport is automatically referred to as an athlete. And here at my training center we use the word frequently-and we say it with pride. So, who is an athlete? We are careful with our…
Exercise vs. Training: As the new year approaches, many of us will pick a new gym, try out a new exercise program or implement a new training plan to improve our fitness. I can’t tell you which plan is right for you, but I can share one universal truth about training to help you weed out…
