by DWMcTague | Jun 15, 2016 | Race Recap, Reviews, Running, Ultramarathon
It still hasn’t sunk in.I ran a 50 mile ultramarathon…Wow. Honestly I’m still in disbelief. Of…like…the whole thing.I learned a lot during Pineland 50…both about myself and about life in general. I know, that sounds corny,...
by DWMcTague | May 30, 2016 | Running, Ultramarathon
As I sit here… at 4 am…staring at the calm, quiet, not-yet-sunlit festival area…I find myself marveling at this whole thing.Ultramarathon.Like…this is really a thing…and I’m freaking DOING it today…Whoa.It has occurred to...
by DWMcTague | May 17, 2016 | Running, Ultramarathon
In the last three years I’ve learned a lot about myself, my body, and what we’re all capable of. I’ve witnessed people achieve some amazing transformations, milestones and accomplishments, and I’ve had my own fair share as well. With each...
by DWMcTague | Dec 1, 2015 | Running, Ultramarathon
I’ve had some realizations lately – and I can sum them up quite simply:People suck.OK, that’s the harsh, short, exaggerated version. But… there it is.So why would I think that?Person A:”I want to run a marathon!” /...
by DWMcTague | Oct 22, 2015 | Obstacle Course Race, Race Recap, Reviews
It was a long road from the 2014 Killington Beast back to OCR for me. The 6 months prior to this event had been a constant battle to regain strength, speed, and motivation. This race reminded me why I love running races, why I put myself through these things, and why...
by DWMcTague | Oct 5, 2015 | Obstacle Course Race, Race Recap, Reviews, Running
I thought I was looking for redemption.I came to the mountain on a mission. The Beast broke me last year…and though I got my finish…it didn’t feel like a true victory. At the end there was no celebration. No camaraderie. No reveling in our success...
