4 Weeks to go

Four Weeks to Go: The Final Push Toward the North Coast 500

With just four weeks remaining until I take on the North Coast 500, the countdown feels very real. Most of the exciting bits to report are behind me now, and the next few weeks are all about execution—doing the work, day in and day out, not only with running but sleep, nutrition, mobility, psychological prep, breath work….my to do list is long. 

These updates may be shorter over the coming weeks, not because there’s less significance, but because the phase I’m in is less about new developments and more about consistency. It’s easy to crave novelty—to want every session to feel exciting or worthy of sharing—but the truth is, this part of the process is all about repetition. It’s the unglamorous, consistent effort that builds something extraordinary.

I’ve got a few big training weeks left before I hit taper, and although the sessions might look the same on paper, staying mentally locked in is where the real challenge lies. Recently, seeing others tackle marathons sparked a fleeting temptation to chase speed again, only to prove to myself I’m still ‘fast enough.’ I even felt the pull of the upcoming Hyrox World Championships, thinking how fun it would be to jump into just one of those sessions. Ironically, my still-healing broken hand has served as a firm reminder to stay focused and not overreach.

At the core of all this is the North Coast 500—it matters deeply to me. These distractions, though tempting, are just noise. I’m holding onto the bigger picture.

Pressure is building, but with it comes excitement. After a recent team meeting for NC500, I walked away feeling incredibly grateful. I’ve built a team I genuinely trust—people who are just as invested in this as I am. While I’ll be the one running, this is very much a team effort. I’m also learning to let go a bit, to lean on others and hand over control in areas where I might normally want to hold tight. That part, honestly, might be more challenging than any long run.

So here we are: four weeks, 28 days, one goal. Head down. Eyes forward. Let’s get it done.