"Since last October, we have published 42 articles in this space. Three times a month, and sometimes four, I have had the chance to share my thoughts and reflections on the goings on in the trail running and ultrarunning world, and in my world. I am forever grateful to Bryon and Meghan for providing me with a space to find and maintain my voice."
"On a professional note, 2025 was a year of evolution for me. In addition to my writing, podcasting, and coaching, I became the store manager of Sole Sports in Tempe, Arizona. As a result of this life change, I found myself moved to write a few columns about the running shoe industry, including Long Live the Local Run Specialty Store, The Runner's Relationship with Shoes, and The Golden Age of Trail Running Shoes is Upon Us."
"As I have for the past several years, I've written a monthly sub-series here in the Taproom. This year my focus was on Legendary Aid Stations, as I profiled some of the best aid stations in the trail and ultra community. From a long list of reader recommendations, I compiled a list of 11 legendary aid stations, including Rucky Chucky at the Western States 100 and Kroger's Canteen at the Hardrock 100."
A weekly feature began in October 2011 and has extended into a 14-year run of regular installments. Since last October, 42 installments were published, typically three times per month and sometimes four, offering reflections on trail running, ultrarunning, and personal experiences. In 2025 a professional transition included becoming store manager at Sole Sports in Tempe, Arizona, which prompted coverage of the running shoe industry and several related installments. A monthly sub-series focused on Legendary Aid Stations profiled 11 notable aid stations, including Rucky Chucky and Kroger's Canteen. An occasional series addressed running and aging, including a tribute.
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