Shasta
@theshastaone.bsky.social
Ultra runner, drummer, programmer. Music is life.
Training for the Cocodona 250 in 2026!
You will hardly know who I am, or what I mean; but I shall be good health to you nevertheless.
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Training for the Cocodona 250 in 2026!
You will hardly know who I am, or what I mean; but I shall be good health to you nevertheless.
youtube.com/@theshastaone
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Running The Wolverine State 100 – Life In A Day
Pre-race write-up here Race day mornings always feel maddeningly ordinary. I woke up on the morning of the Wolverine State 100 with a single burning thought in my mind: I’m supposed to run 10…
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Last month I fulfilled my longtime dream of running 100 miles in a single day. This is the story of how it all unfolded, one mile at a time. #running
We are truly an absurd species.
December 11, 2025 at 1:49 PM
We are truly an absurd species.
Running Bingo Day 2/12: Night running. Getting it started at 5:30 AM. Today's a cross training day, but the bingo box specified run. Who am I to test the powers that be? On to cycling! #running
December 11, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Running Bingo Day 2/12: Night running. Getting it started at 5:30 AM. Today's a cross training day, but the bingo box specified run. Who am I to test the powers that be? On to cycling! #running
12 Days Of Running Bingo is back! It's not intuitive, but the goal is to make the longest snake on the bingo board. I've outlined my plan, with the dotted lines being options for the last day. Tonight's challenge: Cross a bridge. It was small, but worthy. About 100 years old! #running
December 11, 2025 at 1:13 AM
12 Days Of Running Bingo is back! It's not intuitive, but the goal is to make the longest snake on the bingo board. I've outlined my plan, with the dotted lines being options for the last day. Tonight's challenge: Cross a bridge. It was small, but worthy. About 100 years old! #running
60 years ago today, A Charlie Brown Christmas debuted all 7 dance moves that I'm capable of busting out at wedding receptions
a cartoon of the peanuts characters dancing on a stage
Alt: a cartoon of the peanuts characters dancing on a stage
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December 9, 2025 at 2:56 PM
60 years ago today, A Charlie Brown Christmas debuted all 7 dance moves that I'm capable of busting out at wedding receptions
2 mi up
4x 2:00 @ 5k pace, 10%
4x 1:00 @ 3k pace, 6%
2 mi recover
2 mi down
Yesterday's dinner sat heavy in my stomach, and I shied away from my speed work. I'm still figuring out how to do these fast intervals on an inclined treadmill, but it doesn't feel great. My discipline disappears at 170 bpm
4x 2:00 @ 5k pace, 10%
4x 1:00 @ 3k pace, 6%
2 mi recover
2 mi down
Yesterday's dinner sat heavy in my stomach, and I shied away from my speed work. I'm still figuring out how to do these fast intervals on an inclined treadmill, but it doesn't feel great. My discipline disappears at 170 bpm
December 9, 2025 at 1:59 PM
2 mi up
4x 2:00 @ 5k pace, 10%
4x 1:00 @ 3k pace, 6%
2 mi recover
2 mi down
Yesterday's dinner sat heavy in my stomach, and I shied away from my speed work. I'm still figuring out how to do these fast intervals on an inclined treadmill, but it doesn't feel great. My discipline disappears at 170 bpm
4x 2:00 @ 5k pace, 10%
4x 1:00 @ 3k pace, 6%
2 mi recover
2 mi down
Yesterday's dinner sat heavy in my stomach, and I shied away from my speed work. I'm still figuring out how to do these fast intervals on an inclined treadmill, but it doesn't feel great. My discipline disappears at 170 bpm
My gym was closed for a random event, and I had 90 minutes of uphill treadmill scheduled. So I went to a big hill and ran up and down it with a fully loaded 14 lb pack. I ran much more than I expected, and my new pack and belt were surprisingly runnable while carrying that much weight. #running
December 7, 2025 at 10:52 PM
My gym was closed for a random event, and I had 90 minutes of uphill treadmill scheduled. So I went to a big hill and ran up and down it with a fully loaded 14 lb pack. I ran much more than I expected, and my new pack and belt were surprisingly runnable while carrying that much weight. #running
With the St Jude Marathon happening downtown this morning, I was the loneliest runner in Memphis this afternoon. 12 miles still feel harder than they did before the race, but I'm getting there.
I didn't get into Western States, but it was fun following the lottery this morning! #running
I didn't get into Western States, but it was fun following the lottery this morning! #running
December 6, 2025 at 10:19 PM
With the St Jude Marathon happening downtown this morning, I was the loneliest runner in Memphis this afternoon. 12 miles still feel harder than they did before the race, but I'm getting there.
I didn't get into Western States, but it was fun following the lottery this morning! #running
I didn't get into Western States, but it was fun following the lottery this morning! #running
40°F is still shorts and t-shirt weather - just add gloves.
Nothing stokes my gratitude for running quite like 90 minutes of cross training the day before. Loved getting out there tonight! #running
Nothing stokes my gratitude for running quite like 90 minutes of cross training the day before. Loved getting out there tonight! #running
December 5, 2025 at 11:52 PM
40°F is still shorts and t-shirt weather - just add gloves.
Nothing stokes my gratitude for running quite like 90 minutes of cross training the day before. Loved getting out there tonight! #running
Nothing stokes my gratitude for running quite like 90 minutes of cross training the day before. Loved getting out there tonight! #running
Future Friends In Real Life plans? Stoked!
Thanks for a great first year of Friends In Real Life! We appreciate everyone who has listened to our stuff and followed our work. See you next year <3
December 5, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Future Friends In Real Life plans? Stoked!
I couldn't stand 2 hours on the elliptical alone, so I explored my cross training options today. I found the stationary bike boring and uncomfortable, but maybe there are gains in that discomfort? Meanwhile I loved the stair stepper. I need to work on my climbing legs anyway.
December 5, 2025 at 4:43 AM
I couldn't stand 2 hours on the elliptical alone, so I explored my cross training options today. I found the stationary bike boring and uncomfortable, but maybe there are gains in that discomfort? Meanwhile I loved the stair stepper. I need to work on my climbing legs anyway.
15% grade, 6.3 liters (13.8 lb) of water carried.
I walked into the gym with all this water in my pack. At first I felt like a doofus, but once I got moving I felt good. 3.1 mph was all I could do to stay within Zone 2, but I successfully confronted a small taste of what's waiting for me in May.
I walked into the gym with all this water in my pack. At first I felt like a doofus, but once I got moving I felt good. 3.1 mph was all I could do to stay within Zone 2, but I successfully confronted a small taste of what's waiting for me in May.
December 4, 2025 at 12:22 AM
15% grade, 6.3 liters (13.8 lb) of water carried.
I walked into the gym with all this water in my pack. At first I felt like a doofus, but once I got moving I felt good. 3.1 mph was all I could do to stay within Zone 2, but I successfully confronted a small taste of what's waiting for me in May.
I walked into the gym with all this water in my pack. At first I felt like a doofus, but once I got moving I felt good. 3.1 mph was all I could do to stay within Zone 2, but I successfully confronted a small taste of what's waiting for me in May.
RIP Steve Cropper. A true Memphis legend. I'll be spinning Green Onions tonight and admiring those guitar licks all over again.
Steve Cropper, guitarist and member of Stax Records' Booker T and the M.G.'s, has died at age 84
Steve Cropper, who co-wrote classic songs, including “(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay” and “In the Midnight Hour,” during his years playing guitar at the legendary Stax Records in Memphis, has died.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:02 AM
RIP Steve Cropper. A true Memphis legend. I'll be spinning Green Onions tonight and admiring those guitar licks all over again.
SWAP's Power Builder plan feels like the best thing for me right now. I can literally run for days, but hills and speed work have been my weakness for a few years now and will continue to be as 40 creeps closer. The time to work on them is now. It'll be hard work sometimes, but I'm excited for it.
December 3, 2025 at 3:23 PM
SWAP's Power Builder plan feels like the best thing for me right now. I can literally run for days, but hills and speed work have been my weakness for a few years now and will continue to be as 40 creeps closer. The time to work on them is now. It'll be hard work sometimes, but I'm excited for it.
3 mi up, 1% incline.
10x 1:00 @ 5K pace, 6% incline. Recover 2:00.
3 mi down, 1% incline.
Speed Work Wednesdays are back! I'm feeling rusty, and the incline was mentally tough. The new gym is great: the treadmill connected to my watch, charged my phone, and even has a built-in fan. Fancy. #running
10x 1:00 @ 5K pace, 6% incline. Recover 2:00.
3 mi down, 1% incline.
Speed Work Wednesdays are back! I'm feeling rusty, and the incline was mentally tough. The new gym is great: the treadmill connected to my watch, charged my phone, and even has a built-in fan. Fancy. #running
December 3, 2025 at 1:33 PM
3 mi up, 1% incline.
10x 1:00 @ 5K pace, 6% incline. Recover 2:00.
3 mi down, 1% incline.
Speed Work Wednesdays are back! I'm feeling rusty, and the incline was mentally tough. The new gym is great: the treadmill connected to my watch, charged my phone, and even has a built-in fan. Fancy. #running
10x 1:00 @ 5K pace, 6% incline. Recover 2:00.
3 mi down, 1% incline.
Speed Work Wednesdays are back! I'm feeling rusty, and the incline was mentally tough. The new gym is great: the treadmill connected to my watch, charged my phone, and even has a built-in fan. Fancy. #running
The first day of this new training plan is rather inconspicuous. That'll change starting tomorrow morning. But for tonight? Boy did it feel good to send some hill strides without worrying about random leg pain. Cold, too! #running
December 2, 2025 at 11:36 PM
The first day of this new training plan is rather inconspicuous. That'll change starting tomorrow morning. But for tonight? Boy did it feel good to send some hill strides without worrying about random leg pain. Cold, too! #running
December goals:
* One year of sobriety.
* embrace cross training. Hit the gym. Get out of this post-hundo funk.
* More detailed daily journals.
* Finish two books.
* One year of sobriety.
* embrace cross training. Hit the gym. Get out of this post-hundo funk.
* More detailed daily journals.
* Finish two books.
December 2, 2025 at 2:31 PM
December goals:
* One year of sobriety.
* embrace cross training. Hit the gym. Get out of this post-hundo funk.
* More detailed daily journals.
* Finish two books.
* One year of sobriety.
* embrace cross training. Hit the gym. Get out of this post-hundo funk.
* More detailed daily journals.
* Finish two books.
What a terrible truth: That I'm most productive in the morning, but I love staying up late.
December 2, 2025 at 2:28 PM
What a terrible truth: That I'm most productive in the morning, but I love staying up late.
My partner and I braved the cold, rain, and darkness to get my scheduled 45 minute walk done today. Then realized when we got back that we had locked ourselves out of the house. The local sushi spot hooked us up while we waited for a neighbor with a key. A little Monday adventure!
December 2, 2025 at 2:43 AM
My partner and I braved the cold, rain, and darkness to get my scheduled 45 minute walk done today. Then realized when we got back that we had locked ourselves out of the house. The local sushi spot hooked us up while we waited for a neighbor with a key. A little Monday adventure!
The first week of the Power Builder plan is upon me! Less running and more cross-training as I focus on hills and strength for the first time in my life. It's going to be an adjustment. Looking forward to learning and growing along the way. Have a good week! #running
December 1, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The first week of the Power Builder plan is upon me! Less running and more cross-training as I focus on hills and strength for the first time in my life. It's going to be an adjustment. Looking forward to learning and growing along the way. Have a good week! #running
Also, this was yesterday morning's run. Ice cold, gorgeous, and a little hard on my IT band. I was left with pretty pictures and mixed feelings. #running
November 29, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Also, this was yesterday morning's run. Ice cold, gorgeous, and a little hard on my IT band. I was left with pretty pictures and mixed feelings. #running
I ran 11 miles and Lane Kiffin still hasn't made an announcement about whether he's staying at Ole Miss or not? This is like LeBron in 2010 all over again. #running
November 29, 2025 at 11:49 PM
I ran 11 miles and Lane Kiffin still hasn't made an announcement about whether he's staying at Ole Miss or not? This is like LeBron in 2010 all over again. #running
Literally the greatest season of Ole Miss football in 125 years. And it's not over yet. Hotty Toddy!
No. 6 Football Bests Mississippi State for Egg Bowl, Completes First 11-Win Regular Season - Ole Miss Athletics - Hotty Toddy
STARKVILLE, Miss. – Ole Miss football concluded a historic regular season in fitting fashion, taking down in-state rival Mississippi State, 38-19, at Davis W...
olemisssports.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Literally the greatest season of Ole Miss football in 125 years. And it's not over yet. Hotty Toddy!
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen.
Bowling For Soup
Neutral Milk Hotel
@friendsinreallife.bsky.social
Pinetop Perkins
The Shins
Bowling For Soup
Neutral Milk Hotel
@friendsinreallife.bsky.social
Pinetop Perkins
The Shins
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve seen.
Rage Against The Machine
Ghost
Stone Roses
KISS
Motörhead
Rage Against The Machine
Ghost
Stone Roses
KISS
Motörhead
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen.
Arlo Guthrie
Bob Dylan
Tom Petty
Paul McCartney
Rolling Stones
Arlo Guthrie
Bob Dylan
Tom Petty
Paul McCartney
Rolling Stones
November 28, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen.
Bowling For Soup
Neutral Milk Hotel
@friendsinreallife.bsky.social
Pinetop Perkins
The Shins
Bowling For Soup
Neutral Milk Hotel
@friendsinreallife.bsky.social
Pinetop Perkins
The Shins