October swapped the track for the road and singlets for long sleeves. I paced the Munich Marathon, recovered, and started the six-week build to Valencia.
Living the active life while preserving some nerdiness. Marathon stories, training thoughts, and the occasional tech tangent. Usually about running.
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The Monthly Mile Marker – October 2026
Kö Meile Race Report: A Mile, a 5 km, and Three Donuts
A road mile, a 5 km 50 minutes later, and three donuts: my Summer of Speed finale at the New Balance Kö Meile in Düsseldorf, where road racing gets it right.
The Monthly Mile Marker – September 2026
Cooler temperatures. Runs that, if started too late, end in utter darkness. Fall is coming our way fast.
The Monthly Mile Marker – August 2026
Balancing VO₂Max sessions and Pain au Chocolat consumption. The Monthly Mile Marker, vacation edition.
The Monthly Mile Marker – July 2026
96 seconds between how a pro races 1500 m and my results.
The Monthly Mile Marker – June 2026
What do a 1500 m, 3000 m, and 5000 m race have in common? They are all part of the Summer of Speed 2026!
Summer of Speed – Racing a 1500
I tested the perimeter of my comfort zone and lined up for a 1500 m race. Here's how it went down.
The Monthly Mile Marker – May 2026
Track season has started, and I have kicked off the Summer of Speed 2026.