Category Archive: Running

i2P goes to Botswana!

impossible2Possible is about to start their next expedition: Expedition Botswana! Check out the website– on October 29th Ray Zahab (of Running the Sahara fame) and the team are going to spend nearly two… Continue reading

Pittsburgh Marathon 2012: Spectathlete Report

I love marathon Sunday. LOVE it. Whether I’m racing or cheering I just love the energy, being around other runners and being a total goof while I’m out celebrating being alive and enjoying… Continue reading

Children’s Hospital Open Water Challenge 5K

“There’s a 5K swim tomorrow- you should do it” Usually people who have not swum in over a year do not agree when people say something like that. I am unusual. I was… Continue reading

Scholar-Athlete-Partner

Whoa June was something else. In 30 days the following happened: I ran the inaugural Run for Virginia Wine half marathon. We ran through VA wine country, got a wine stopper for a… Continue reading

RR: Pittsburgh Half Marathon

Today I ran the Pittsburgh half marathon. Typically this would be unremarkable as I run marathons as training runs for ultramarathons. But I am not training for an ultra and I am not… Continue reading

Review: Running on Empty

Marshall Ulrich’s book is going to be a hit with runners, but it is far from a book about running. Does he use a transcontinental crossing as the framework for his story? Yes.… Continue reading

Review: Lululemon Speed Skirt

I’ve wanted a running skirt for ages but I’m pear shaped and on more than one occasion I’ve heard “OMG KAT! It’s your SONG!” when “Baby Got Back” came on. It’s hard for… Continue reading

Can running be an addiction?

I am a runner. I am also a scientist who studies addiction. For a long time I have wondered: can running be an addiction? When most people think of exercise they think positively… Continue reading

Running on Empty

I met Marhsall Ulrich in October 2010 when we were both guides for i2P’s Amazon Expedition. Marshall is a spectacular athlete and an even better man (yes, it’s possible).  He’s written a book… Continue reading

Lululemon running workshop

Lucas and I* have been talking about doing a workshop for runners for ages, and finally did this morning, with the help of the amazing ladies at Pittsburgh’s lululemon. Lucas and I are… Continue reading