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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


Running for the Average Joe: Review of Bill Watts's Running Book
Running for the Average Joe is well-researched and comprehensive. Each chapter is a walking encyclopedia chock full of everything you need t
Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Apr 16, 20183 min read


Triathlete Adam Raphael Turns Marathoner to Run Boston and Raise Money
Triathlete Adam Raphael's first Boston Marathon is about Lingzi Lu, a Boston University graduate student who was killed during the 2013
Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Apr 6, 20185 min read


How I Transformed My Dingy Home Office into a Bright Writing Sanctuary
Tips for how to transform your dingy home offie into a bright writing sanctuary on a budget.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Apr 4, 20184 min read


Gratitude in Motion: A Review of Colleen Kelly Alexander's Memoir
Triathlete Colleen Kelly Alexander's astonishing and arduous journey of survival and resiliency after being run over by a freight truck.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Mar 27, 20183 min read


Running and Writing: An Interview with Rachel Cullen
Rachel Cullen, author of Running for My Life, offers insight on balancing life as a runner, writer and mom, tips for writing a memoir, and m
Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Feb 26, 20185 min read


Endure: An Interview with Alex Hutchinson
An interview with journalist Alex Hutchinson about the motivation for his book Endure, what he wants readers to take away, and more.
Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Feb 17, 20184 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


Don't Let Arthritis Stop You From Running and Exercising
A runner's arthritis story and expert tips on how to keep moving. Arthritis does not have to stop you from running and exercising.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Jan 8, 20184 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


Review of The NorthFace Winter Running Gear
My TNF Flight Series running gear and Endurus TR trail shoes will keep me warm, dry, and moving forward on the trails this winter. Read my r
Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Dec 11, 20174 min read


Desperately Seeking Water: Help Ethiopian Orphans
UPDATE: Thanks to generous benefactors and giving hearts, 5 wells spring water and joy in Sassi, Gola, Adigrat, and Zalambessa in Ethiopia.
Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Dec 5, 20176 min read


Racing the World: An Interview with Bart Yasso - Part II
Bart Yasso shares cultural insights he's gained from running all over the world, and reflects on his running career and life after retir
Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Nov 29, 20176 min read


Racing Everything with Lyme Disease: An Interview with Bart Yasso - Part I
Bart Yasso: I had years of running before I got sick. I just listen to my body. I can’t train a lot. I can’t run a lot. I just make the adju
Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Nov 28, 20175 min read


Fitness and Running Postpartum: Tips From A Mom
Tips from a new mom on how to get back to exercising and running postpartum with your children.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Nov 20, 20175 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


The Joy of Paleo Cooking and Baking
So go ahead! Clean out your cupboards. Pick a Paleo recipe. Shop for the ingredients. And let the joy of Paleo cooking and baking begin!
Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Oct 16, 20176 min read


Sensible Ultrarunning Insights and Tips: An Interview with Ultrarunner Ian Sharman
Ultrarunning require a lot of discipline. Ian Sharman shares training and race day tips, how to build endurance, his thoughts on DNFs, and m
Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Sep 25, 201710 min read


Why Ultrarunners Run Such Grueling Distances
In the small but badass world of ultrarunning, this "incomprehensible group of athletes" finds escape, spiritual solace, and respi

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Aug 24, 20175 min read
