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My 2019 A Race for the Ages (ARFTA) Race Report & Fun Times: Age is Only a Number
Run as many hours as your age. What a concept! That’s the idea behind Lazarus Lake’s A Race for the Ages - a multi-day ultra for geezers.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Sep 7, 20209 min read


How Ultrarunning Saved My Life & Helped Me Survive a Medical Nightmare
Had I not been so physically fit with such a strong immune system, I probably would not have survived my surgical/medical nightmare.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Aug 8, 20205 min read


How I Surged My Way to the Finish Line First at the Great Florida Traverse 128 Miler
I was happy to have logged 53.81 miles, and happy to surge through and be the first runner to log 128 miles in 32: 12:10 at a 15:06 pace.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Jun 24, 20205 min read


T2T Virtual 128 Mile Ultra - Week 2: Miles, Pie, Turtle, Trash Treasure, Donors, & Cancer Caregivers
I had fun logging miles while painting fences, rescuing a turtle, creating a newsletter for my fundraiser, and finding trash treasure.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Jun 16, 20207 min read


Running the Tip to Tip Great Florida Traverse 128 Mile Ultra: How Long Will It Take Me?
During this run, I got the idea to blog about my virtual Tip to Tip - The Great Florida Traverse 128 mile experience.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Jun 7, 20208 min read


Running in Sickness and in Health: My Chicken Soup for the Soul Story
Running in Sickness and in Health - my Chicken Soup for the Soul: Running for Good Story.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Jun 4, 20204 min read


Catra Corbett's Passion for Running Grueling Ultra Distances is Keeping Her Sober and Feeling Alive
To stay sober and keep alive, Catra runs grueling ultra distances. "I enjoy the challenge of doing hard things. I'm enjoying the journey.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Mar 21, 20206 min read


Review of Janet Patkow's The Impossible Long Run: My Journey to Becoming Ultra
First t time ultra runner Janet Patkowa writes a chronological account of how she trained for the 2016 American River 50 mile ultra.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Jan 20, 20202 min read


Pamela Chapman Markle Sets World & USATF Records at Six Days in the Dome & the Icarus Ultrafest
Meet Pamela Chapman-Markle ,64, whose goal is to become the most accomplished ultrarunner over 60 in history.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Jan 11, 20205 min read


Dean Karnazes On Getting Slower, Getting the Job Done & Chicken Soup for the Soul - Running for Good
Ultramarathon Man Dean Karnazes reflects on getting older, running slower, writing, family, and Chicken Soup for the Soul - Running for Good

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Jun 1, 20196 min read


Review of Rob Steger's Training for Ultra
In his self-published book, Training for Ultra, first time writer Rob Steger shares what propelled him to start running and to take on trail
Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Apr 1, 20193 min read


Charlie Engle Talks Writing, Running, Sobriety, Prison Reform and 5.8
Charlie Engle on writing, running, sobriety, advice for parents of children suffering from drug addiction, and prison reform.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Dec 14, 20187 min read


Review of Charlie Engle's Memoir: Running Man
Running Man is a compelling page-turner chock-full of
jaw-dropping harrowing stories of addiction and the saving grace of running.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Dec 1, 20183 min read


Reborn on the Run: Review of Ultrarunner Catra Corbett's Memoir
"I had to be a drug addict to become an ultrarunner. I had to find a passion to overcome my addiction," writes Catra Corbett in he
Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Jun 8, 20183 min read


Review of Scott and Jenny Jurek's North: Finding My Way While Running the Appalachian Trail
What makes Scott Jurek's new memoir North unique is that it's co-authored with his wife Jenny. North is a story of overcoming advers

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
May 21, 20183 min read


My Collection of Dean Karnazes's Books: A Review
Review of books by ultrarunner and NYT bestselling author Dean Karnazes

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
May 8, 20186 min read


Are You The Endurance Type?: Review of Alex Hutchinson's Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously....
The endurance sports highlighted in Endure include adventure motorcycling, racewalking marathon running, ultrarunning, cycling, and freediv
Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Feb 16, 20183 min read


An Interview With Running Phenom Camille Herron: I Was Born to Run
Camille Herron: "I was born to run. I feel like I’m doing what I’m meant to be doing. That’s what motivates me everyday. I’m fulfilling

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Feb 10, 20186 min read


A Good 2017 Writing And Running Year - Here's To 2018!
I am grateful for a productive 2017 running and writing year. May 2018 be just as productive. What are your 2018 goals?
Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Dec 31, 20174 min read


Pamela Chapman Markle: The Ultrarunning Grandma Who's Breaking Records
Ultrarunner Pamela Chapman Markle breaks her own Badwater 135 record in the 60 - 69 age group.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Oct 25, 20176 min read
