Nothing spices up a run like something completely random. Take for instance my recent run around Luang Prabang, but more on that later. — I should first note that I underestimated just how small the historic district is here (where we’re staying). After an initial run around it, it’s 5km and a bit around. It has some questionable spots without a side walk, some with a lot of mini buses and tuk tuks, etc. Venturing further away raises questions of safety, the area at large, et

Get out and enjoy the day! 👍🏻😊🤘🏻❤️ — That is all. 😊 — Questions for you: How do you enjoy your day? Do you enjoy the little things? Just enjoy everyday life as it comes? — #enjoytheday #getoutside #getoutandenjoynature #getoutandenjoytheday #trailrunninglife #trailrunners #ultrarunner #veganultrarunner #plantpowered #plantpoweredathlete #plantbased #plantbasedathlete #veganrunner #livesimply #pushyourself #mindfulrunning #mindfulness #smilemore #plantpoweredrunner #

What do you eat before, during, or after you run? — Any fueling favourites to get you energised just before or to keep you going through your run? — No, I didn’t eat the whole box. Though over the course of what seemed like only a couple of days (likely a week+), our family did eat the entire box. Now, BIG KUDOS to my wife and her amazing culinary skills, turning out some amazing desserts and other banana based deliciousness. I’m definitely more of a “eat them straight up or

What do you think about while you’re running? — Do you let the mind wander? Stay focused on the task at hand? Or does it vary wildly depending on the moment/run/workout/etc.? — Some days for me it is a wandering mind, going over everything on my plate at the moment. A lot times that’s a good thing because it also help clear up and gain focus on one or a couple of those items and breathe some clarity into it. — Sometimes my mind is just off wandering for wandering sake. — Then

What's your relationship with alcohol? — Is it a good one? Could use some work? Or, completely unhealthy? — November 2017, I was in Singapore for 2 weeks for business. From previous trips I knew a lot of the vegan/vegetarian restaurants did not serve alcohol. Leading up to this trip I had for some time been considering stopping drinking altogether. So I figured this trip would be a perfect chance to try it out. — Prior to this trip, I had cut back on my drinking while my

How do you clear your mind? — This past Sunday my head was in a funk in the morning. I had already planned on heading out for a run, but was debating my options and second guessing what I wanted to do. My head wanted a roaming run in a new area. My body wanted a “go to” track and hill repeats. Deep down I wanted the hill repeats as well and didn’t feel like running to the new area in order to go explore. Plus I felt like I’d be dodging a hard work out and regret it lat

Do you like hills? — Are you eager to run up one and then the next? Or do you loathe the thought of yet another hill? — Personally, I’ve never met a hill that I didn’t like. Without fail I always get a big smile, laugh out loud, and mutter, “Here we go, ha!” — For training/everyday runs: I run the hills and a bit over the top, and then keep going if I can. I’ll have to try and find the podcast but it told me that this is a great way to build endurance and a low chance of