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Finding Your Footing When things Get Loud - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.runningape.com/journal/the-2026-oh-crap-i-need-a-plan-post monthly 0.5 2025-12-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/656088630b80f547bdcab71d/16ea117c-f8d2-455d-a724-5f6d98f22b02/IMG_2605.jpeg Journal - The 2026 "Oh Crap, I Need a Plan" Post - HEY THERE, THANKS FOR READING! I’ve spent years living in the trenches of endurance training, the long slow grinds, the back-to-back weekends, and all the weird little aches that show up when you’re deep into this sport. I’ve been through enough ultras to know how messy the journey can get, which is probably why my coaching leans so much on real experience. Not theory. Not hype. Just the stuff that actually works when you’re tired, busy, and trying to keep your life together while chasing big goals. If you’ve got a question or just feel stuck somewhere in your training, Reach out anytime! Seriously. I love talking shop, breaking things down, and helping people figure out the path forward. Whatever you’re aiming for, from your first trail race to a hundred miler in the mountains, I’m here to help you get there. ‍♂️ https://www.runningape.com/journal/das-boot monthly 0.5 2025-12-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/656088630b80f547bdcab71d/efc24c62-ca10-48c3-b577-b511ead006b1/iPhone+16+Pro+-+2.png Journal - Das Boot - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/656088630b80f547bdcab71d/7ca53fa6-610f-4d96-b031-3e41ebcec7da/IMG_0362.jpeg Journal - Das Boot - So I sat down and started sketching out a two to four week block with the sports my doctor actually approved. And weirdly, I got fired up. There was something exciting about stepping out of my comfort zone. I dug into research on cross training and how to keep building toward my base phase without touching a running shoe. The gravel bike was a no brainer. It carried a huge chunk of my Midstate 100 build this summer and I’ve grown to love it. After chatting with my friend Amy, I dove into pool running. I had no clue how much science already existed on it and the results are kinda incredible. And then there’s the elliptical. My old frenemy. Not glamorous, not fun, but sometimes progress isn’t supposed to feel like rainbows and puppy dogs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/656088630b80f547bdcab71d/b1409522-539c-4940-89ec-d1bcfbb6e728/IMG_0364.jpeg Journal - Das Boot - So I got to work. The whole thing shifted from disappointment to curiosity to genuine excitement. At the follow-up to review my MRI I learned it wasn’t as bad as the doctor originally thought. Some bruising. A little rest. And I could return to running. So of course I celebrated with a 10K. But I’m not tossing the new plan aside. I’m going to see it through and even weave some of this new cross training and strength into my macrocycle for my upcoming 100K. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/656088630b80f547bdcab71d/75acd330-fb42-4d26-83a6-cfe96f3f33b8/erg-elliptical.png Journal - Das Boot - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/656088630b80f547bdcab71d/cbfd2cf2-ef29-4f2c-82de-1d4f412867a0/IMG_0373.jpeg Journal - Das Boot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/656088630b80f547bdcab71d/d81e4135-55b4-470c-ada4-f9f76b1c258d/me-2022.jpg Journal - Das Boot - HEY THERE, THANKS FOR READING! Ryan’s spent years living in the trenches of endurance training, the long slow grinds, the back-to-back weekends, and all the weird little aches that show up when you’re deep into this sport. He’s been through enough ultras to know how messy the journey can get, which is probably why his coaching leans so much on real experience. Not theory. Not hype. Just the stuff that actually works when you’re tired, busy, and trying to keep your life together while chasing big goals. If you’ve got a question or just feel stuck somewhere in your training, Reach out anytime! Seriously. I love talking shop, breaking things down, and helping people figure out the path forward. Whatever you’re aiming for, from your first trail race to a hundred miler in the mountains, I’m here to help you get there. ‍♂️ https://www.runningape.com/journal/thinking-out-loud-001 monthly 0.5 2025-12-01 https://www.runningape.com/journal/the-athlete-is-the-athlete monthly 0.5 2025-11-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/656088630b80f547bdcab71d/006778e3-c946-41e8-89d4-243503b083ef/athlete-plan.gif Journal - The Athlete is the Athlete https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/656088630b80f547bdcab71d/151dffd6-863c-4050-be49-ef1cd8b47f86/IMG_9776.jpeg Journal - The Athlete is the Athlete - HEY THERE, THANKS FOR READING! Ryan has extensive experience in endurance training, specializing in ultramarathons and functional strength. As a passionate ultrarunner himself, Ryan blends his coaching with his personal experience to offer practical advice and support for athletes. Got a question or just want to chat? Reach out anytime! 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Midstate Massive 100Mi | Race Recap - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.runningape.com/journal/trifecta monthly 0.5 2026-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/656088630b80f547bdcab71d/ba09e4a7-f56f-4491-a13d-14401ecd94c6/IMG_7093.jpg Journal - The Trifecta - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.runningape.com/journal/be-that-person monthly 0.5 2026-01-28 https://www.runningape.com/journal/be-real monthly 0.5 2026-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/656088630b80f547bdcab71d/6e3dbf27-94d0-40ab-9ee9-0c11ee4e97dc/IMG_0676.jpg Journal - Be Real - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.runningape.com/journal/natural-shoes-to-modern-tech monthly 0.5 2025-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/656088630b80f547bdcab71d/db32880d-fdd3-4857-a46d-b4d2a2e4bdef/Tx55ge1a6emhb2znVoep7F1eIR0qU9AD1Gds_HUiuFI-1536x2048.jpg Journal - Minimalist Beginnings, Modern Performance: Musing on Footwear My journey into running started with one book: Born to Run by Christopher McDougall. Like so many others, it completely changed the way I thought about running. The idea of running free, efficient, and strong—without relying on overly cushioned or supportive shoes—was inspiring. It wasn’t just about running; it was about movement, strength, and the natural human ability to cover long distances. That book sparked my interest in running altogether, and I immediately gravitated toward minimalist footwear. My first real running shoes were from Xero Shoes, which took the barefoot-style approach to the extreme. Running in them made me hyper-aware of my form, stride, and how my feet interacted with the ground. It was a completely different experience from traditional running shoes, and I loved the feeling of freedom they provided. However, as I started running longer distances on trails, I realized that while Vivobarefoot and Xero Shoes were great for foot strength and short runs, they lacked the cushioning I needed for extended efforts and technical terrain. That led me to transition to Altra, which still maintained a natural fit and feel but offered more underfoot protection. 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