Mediocre Miles: The Day I Met the Devil’s Den

Last Saturday, I toed the line for my first ultra marathon—the Devil’s Den Ultra, 12-hour division, on Wrights Mountain in Bradford, Vermont. The format was simple but brutal: run a 10K loop as many times as possible within 12 hours. I completed 5 loops—50 kilometers—in 10.5 hours before timing out. No podium. No fireworks. But a masterclass in what it really takes to run long, and a deeper understanding of what goes in to training.

I learned a lot out there—about preparation, problem-solving, and myself. Here are three big lessons I’m carrying forward.

ArticlesCasey LeeOctober 13, 2025Comment

Why I Didn't Give My Client A 4th Workout...

Last month, one of my clients hit a huge milestone: he worked his way up to three workouts a week.

When we first started, he was exercising maybe once a week — sometimes not at all. Together, we built momentum:

First, just showing up for our weekly personal training session.
Then, adding a 20-minute at-home workout with bands and dumbbells.
Finally, he recruited a friend to join him at his local gym, locking in that third weekly workout.

For the past month, he’s nailed this routine every single week. That’s no small accomplishment.

Recently, he asked if he should add a fourth workout.

ArticlesCasey LeeSeptember 21, 2025workoutComment

Mediocre Miles: What My First Half Marathon Taught Me About Exercise Nutrition

I ended up running right at my training pace—around 7:30 per mile—comfortably finishing without emptying the tank. On paper, it looks like a win. But looking back, I realize I could have squeezed more value out of this race if I had paid closer attention to one piece of the puzzle: nutrition.

ArticlesCasey LeeSeptember 8, 2025marathon training, run training, running, cardiovascularComment

What 194 Workouts in a Row Taught Me About Exercise

When I started my exercise streak, I wasn’t thinking about hitting 194 days (and still counting as I write this...) I just wanted to move a little more consistently and designate a time of day for me. I thought I would read on some days, exercise on others, maybe pick up a new hobby in the middle. Well, it turns out I really fell in love with training again and every day just brought another workout. Along the way, I learned a few things that most people don’t talk about when it comes to long-term training. Here are the three biggest lessons:

ArticlesCasey LeeSeptember 2, 2025consistencyComment

The #1 Mistake I See in the Gym

We’ve all been there. You’re showing up to the gym, sweating it out, maybe even logging miles on the treadmill… and yet, the mirror, the scale, and your energy levels don’t seem to be on the same page. Frustrating, right? Here’s the truth: it’s not that you’re not working hard enough — it’s that your workouts might be working against you.

ArticlesCasey LeeAugust 26, 2025strength trainingComment

Is Creatine Actually Worth It? (Spoiler: Yes)

Let’s talk supplements. The shiny tubs at the store, the ads with shredded models, the promises that sound suspiciously like late-night infomercials—“Gain 10 pounds of muscle in 10 days!” (sure, buddy).

Here’s the truth: Most supplements are basically expensive pee. You swallow them, your body says “thanks but no thanks,” and then you… donate them to the porcelain gods. But every so often, there’s one that actually earns its reputation. Enter: creatine.

ArticlesCasey LeeAugust 20, 2025nutrition, creatineComment