
Preparing for a 100-miler isn’t just about logging endless mileage. It is an all-encompassing puzzle of physical conditioning, mental stamina, gear testing, and logistics. A strategic adventure. Here is a look inside how I planned for running the Wolverine State 100.

There are few things more frustrating than spending all year training, sticking to your plan, and when it comes to race day, the weather turns on you, and the race is cancelled. That’s how things went for Dustin and me during our attempt to complete the Millennium Meadows Marathon in Grand Rapids.