Supercompensation and the Social Brain: How My Fastest 5K Came After Five Days in the Mountains
After five days of storm-chasing and ski touring in the Mt. Baker backcountry, I laced up for a casual jog—and ran my fastest 5K in nearly a decade. This post explores how fatigue, friendship, and flow combined to unlock performance when I least expected it.
What my dog, a friend at Hardrock 100, and a long run taught me about presence, loss, and trail magic.
What my dog, a friend at Hardrock 100, and a long run taught me about presence, loss, and trail magic.