Henry Howard
@henryhoward.bsky.social
Plant-based 45X ultra/marathon runner. I run to find joy, inspire others & redefine what's possible.
Experienced & passionate running coach who has guided athletes to achieve BQs, PRs, 1st-time marathons & ultras etc. Coaching spots open.
RunSpirited.com
Experienced & passionate running coach who has guided athletes to achieve BQs, PRs, 1st-time marathons & ultras etc. Coaching spots open.
RunSpirited.com
Heat training ride done. ✅
Now it is truly taper time. 😴
Less than two weeks to race day 📆 or as I like to call it, an epic day of celebration! 🎉🏃♂️
#runchat
Now it is truly taper time. 😴
Less than two weeks to race day 📆 or as I like to call it, an epic day of celebration! 🎉🏃♂️
#runchat
November 9, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Heat training ride done. ✅
Now it is truly taper time. 😴
Less than two weeks to race day 📆 or as I like to call it, an epic day of celebration! 🎉🏃♂️
#runchat
Now it is truly taper time. 😴
Less than two weeks to race day 📆 or as I like to call it, an epic day of celebration! 🎉🏃♂️
#runchat
Pushed over 2,000 miles in total for the year today. 16 miles with nearly 1,900 feet of vert.
That much vert in flat Indiana? Yep, that's thanks to focusing on the hills.
26 hill repeats, spread out among three hills at this park.
Keep showing up.
Redefine what is possible.
Dream big.
#runchat
That much vert in flat Indiana? Yep, that's thanks to focusing on the hills.
26 hill repeats, spread out among three hills at this park.
Keep showing up.
Redefine what is possible.
Dream big.
#runchat
November 9, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Pushed over 2,000 miles in total for the year today. 16 miles with nearly 1,900 feet of vert.
That much vert in flat Indiana? Yep, that's thanks to focusing on the hills.
26 hill repeats, spread out among three hills at this park.
Keep showing up.
Redefine what is possible.
Dream big.
#runchat
That much vert in flat Indiana? Yep, that's thanks to focusing on the hills.
26 hill repeats, spread out among three hills at this park.
Keep showing up.
Redefine what is possible.
Dream big.
#runchat
Two weeks from today, it's race day!
I'm doing my 2027 Western States qualifier, the Dinosaur Valley 100K.
Among the reasons:
• The appeal and challenge of a 100K.
• The race gives back to the community.
• RD @libbyruns.bsky.social is awesome!
• And more!
www.runspirited.com/single-post/...
I'm doing my 2027 Western States qualifier, the Dinosaur Valley 100K.
Among the reasons:
• The appeal and challenge of a 100K.
• The race gives back to the community.
• RD @libbyruns.bsky.social is awesome!
• And more!
www.runspirited.com/single-post/...
November 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Two weeks from today, it's race day!
I'm doing my 2027 Western States qualifier, the Dinosaur Valley 100K.
Among the reasons:
• The appeal and challenge of a 100K.
• The race gives back to the community.
• RD @libbyruns.bsky.social is awesome!
• And more!
www.runspirited.com/single-post/...
I'm doing my 2027 Western States qualifier, the Dinosaur Valley 100K.
Among the reasons:
• The appeal and challenge of a 100K.
• The race gives back to the community.
• RD @libbyruns.bsky.social is awesome!
• And more!
www.runspirited.com/single-post/...
Grateful that the rain held off and I got in a good Friday morning bike ride.
Sets up well for the last big weekend of runs before race day.
Have an awesome Friday friends and a special shoutout to those running the @indymonumental.bsky.social tomorrow! Go crush it!
#runchat #IndyMonumental
Sets up well for the last big weekend of runs before race day.
Have an awesome Friday friends and a special shoutout to those running the @indymonumental.bsky.social tomorrow! Go crush it!
#runchat #IndyMonumental
November 7, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Grateful that the rain held off and I got in a good Friday morning bike ride.
Sets up well for the last big weekend of runs before race day.
Have an awesome Friday friends and a special shoutout to those running the @indymonumental.bsky.social tomorrow! Go crush it!
#runchat #IndyMonumental
Sets up well for the last big weekend of runs before race day.
Have an awesome Friday friends and a special shoutout to those running the @indymonumental.bsky.social tomorrow! Go crush it!
#runchat #IndyMonumental
8 easy miles at zero dark thirty with one cool moon.
Move the legs every day.
Keep showing up.
Find joy.
Repeat.
#runchat #keepshowingup
Move the legs every day.
Keep showing up.
Find joy.
Repeat.
#runchat #keepshowingup
November 6, 2025 at 1:10 PM
8 easy miles at zero dark thirty with one cool moon.
Move the legs every day.
Keep showing up.
Find joy.
Repeat.
#runchat #keepshowingup
Move the legs every day.
Keep showing up.
Find joy.
Repeat.
#runchat #keepshowingup
8 miles (regardless of what Strava thinks) with a few hill repeats.
Quads still tight from long weekend run.
Keep showing up.
Redefine your possible.
Smile every mile.
#runchat #keepshowingup
Quads still tight from long weekend run.
Keep showing up.
Redefine your possible.
Smile every mile.
#runchat #keepshowingup
November 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
8 miles (regardless of what Strava thinks) with a few hill repeats.
Quads still tight from long weekend run.
Keep showing up.
Redefine your possible.
Smile every mile.
#runchat #keepshowingup
Quads still tight from long weekend run.
Keep showing up.
Redefine your possible.
Smile every mile.
#runchat #keepshowingup
7 easy miles in 1:06:06:06.
Devil is in the details. LOL.
Keep showing up.
Redefine your possible.
Repeat.
#runchat #runninwiththedevil
Devil is in the details. LOL.
Keep showing up.
Redefine your possible.
Repeat.
#runchat #runninwiththedevil
November 4, 2025 at 1:14 PM
7 easy miles in 1:06:06:06.
Devil is in the details. LOL.
Keep showing up.
Redefine your possible.
Repeat.
#runchat #runninwiththedevil
Devil is in the details. LOL.
Keep showing up.
Redefine your possible.
Repeat.
#runchat #runninwiththedevil
• Second is the PAKA Mayu, an ultralight jacket that is a must-have for cooler weather hiking, cycling, camping and more.
Other highlights:
• How pre-run coffee boosts recovery.
• Tips to plan your 2026 racing calendar.
• Why a ‘food first’ approach is best.
• Save 15% on non-alcoholic Go Brewing.
Other highlights:
• How pre-run coffee boosts recovery.
• Tips to plan your 2026 racing calendar.
• Why a ‘food first’ approach is best.
• Save 15% on non-alcoholic Go Brewing.
November 3, 2025 at 11:12 AM
• Second is the PAKA Mayu, an ultralight jacket that is a must-have for cooler weather hiking, cycling, camping and more.
Other highlights:
• How pre-run coffee boosts recovery.
• Tips to plan your 2026 racing calendar.
• Why a ‘food first’ approach is best.
• Save 15% on non-alcoholic Go Brewing.
Other highlights:
• How pre-run coffee boosts recovery.
• Tips to plan your 2026 racing calendar.
• Why a ‘food first’ approach is best.
• Save 15% on non-alcoholic Go Brewing.
Afternoon double done. An easy 10 on the stationary bike, following today's uber long run.
Let the taper begin.
#runchat #keepshowingup
Let the taper begin.
#runchat #keepshowingup
November 2, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Afternoon double done. An easy 10 on the stationary bike, following today's uber long run.
Let the taper begin.
#runchat #keepshowingup
Let the taper begin.
#runchat #keepshowingup
When the long run is longer than a marathon, you know you're an ultra runner.
28.7 miles with 3000+ feet of gain.
Now to focus on recovery with Previnex — a mix of their Nourify protein powder and greens mix for gut health. And Joint Health Plus to help the body recover.
Keep showing up. Repeat.
28.7 miles with 3000+ feet of gain.
Now to focus on recovery with Previnex — a mix of their Nourify protein powder and greens mix for gut health. And Joint Health Plus to help the body recover.
Keep showing up. Repeat.
November 2, 2025 at 6:47 PM
When the long run is longer than a marathon, you know you're an ultra runner.
28.7 miles with 3000+ feet of gain.
Now to focus on recovery with Previnex — a mix of their Nourify protein powder and greens mix for gut health. And Joint Health Plus to help the body recover.
Keep showing up. Repeat.
28.7 miles with 3000+ feet of gain.
Now to focus on recovery with Previnex — a mix of their Nourify protein powder and greens mix for gut health. And Joint Health Plus to help the body recover.
Keep showing up. Repeat.
First run in my new HOKA Mafate 5s. Ten trail miles w/30 minutes hard.
As I wrote in a review, "The Mafate 5 excels where many maximum cushion trail shoes fall short: providing bomber protection and comfort without feeling sluggish or disconnected from the trail."
www.runspirited.com/single-post/...
As I wrote in a review, "The Mafate 5 excels where many maximum cushion trail shoes fall short: providing bomber protection and comfort without feeling sluggish or disconnected from the trail."
www.runspirited.com/single-post/...
November 1, 2025 at 1:51 PM
First run in my new HOKA Mafate 5s. Ten trail miles w/30 minutes hard.
As I wrote in a review, "The Mafate 5 excels where many maximum cushion trail shoes fall short: providing bomber protection and comfort without feeling sluggish or disconnected from the trail."
www.runspirited.com/single-post/...
As I wrote in a review, "The Mafate 5 excels where many maximum cushion trail shoes fall short: providing bomber protection and comfort without feeling sluggish or disconnected from the trail."
www.runspirited.com/single-post/...
I did not waste any time registering for the @westernstates.bsky.social lottery after it opened this morning. 16 tickets this year.
Hoping that 16 will be sweet!
#runchat #westernstates
Hoping that 16 will be sweet!
#runchat #westernstates
November 1, 2025 at 9:22 AM
I did not waste any time registering for the @westernstates.bsky.social lottery after it opened this morning. 16 tickets this year.
Hoping that 16 will be sweet!
#runchat #westernstates
Hoping that 16 will be sweet!
#runchat #westernstates
14 miles on the stationary bike, with the a good amount of climb.
Solid workout heading into a big weekend.
Have an amazing weekend #runner friends.
#runchat #keepshowingup
Solid workout heading into a big weekend.
Have an amazing weekend #runner friends.
#runchat #keepshowingup
October 31, 2025 at 11:05 AM
14 miles on the stationary bike, with the a good amount of climb.
Solid workout heading into a big weekend.
Have an amazing weekend #runner friends.
#runchat #keepshowingup
Solid workout heading into a big weekend.
Have an amazing weekend #runner friends.
#runchat #keepshowingup
Last run for the month, an easy 7-miler. Estimated mileage for October is just under 200.
Keep showing up.
Silence the doubts.
Embrace the suck — and the wind and the rain.
Repeat.
#runchat #keepshowingup
Keep showing up.
Silence the doubts.
Embrace the suck — and the wind and the rain.
Repeat.
#runchat #keepshowingup
October 30, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Last run for the month, an easy 7-miler. Estimated mileage for October is just under 200.
Keep showing up.
Silence the doubts.
Embrace the suck — and the wind and the rain.
Repeat.
#runchat #keepshowingup
Keep showing up.
Silence the doubts.
Embrace the suck — and the wind and the rain.
Repeat.
#runchat #keepshowingup
Double done!
4 easy miles, ran from work home albeit not the most direct route so I could get in the prescribed mileage. Fueled with a gluten-free @honeystinger waffle.
13 total miles today.
Keep showing up.
Rest and recover.
Repeat.
#wafflewednesday #honeystingerhive
4 easy miles, ran from work home albeit not the most direct route so I could get in the prescribed mileage. Fueled with a gluten-free @honeystinger waffle.
13 total miles today.
Keep showing up.
Rest and recover.
Repeat.
#wafflewednesday #honeystingerhive
October 29, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Double done!
4 easy miles, ran from work home albeit not the most direct route so I could get in the prescribed mileage. Fueled with a gluten-free @honeystinger waffle.
13 total miles today.
Keep showing up.
Rest and recover.
Repeat.
#wafflewednesday #honeystingerhive
4 easy miles, ran from work home albeit not the most direct route so I could get in the prescribed mileage. Fueled with a gluten-free @honeystinger waffle.
13 total miles today.
Keep showing up.
Rest and recover.
Repeat.
#wafflewednesday #honeystingerhive
9 miles with 4 sets of 1 mile mod-hard with 90 seconds easy in between.
Keep showing up.
Embrace the suck.
Find joy.
Repeat.
Now time to carpe the hell out of this diem.
#runchat #keepshowingup
Keep showing up.
Embrace the suck.
Find joy.
Repeat.
Now time to carpe the hell out of this diem.
#runchat #keepshowingup
October 29, 2025 at 12:11 PM
9 miles with 4 sets of 1 mile mod-hard with 90 seconds easy in between.
Keep showing up.
Embrace the suck.
Find joy.
Repeat.
Now time to carpe the hell out of this diem.
#runchat #keepshowingup
Keep showing up.
Embrace the suck.
Find joy.
Repeat.
Now time to carpe the hell out of this diem.
#runchat #keepshowingup
I never thought a jacket could make such a difference, but the PAKA Mayu has completely transformed my bike commuting experience.
This ultralight jacket is a must-have for cooler weather outdoor adventures such as hiking, cycling, camping and more.
My review:
www.runspirited.com/single-post/...
This ultralight jacket is a must-have for cooler weather outdoor adventures such as hiking, cycling, camping and more.
My review:
www.runspirited.com/single-post/...
October 28, 2025 at 9:45 PM
I never thought a jacket could make such a difference, but the PAKA Mayu has completely transformed my bike commuting experience.
This ultralight jacket is a must-have for cooler weather outdoor adventures such as hiking, cycling, camping and more.
My review:
www.runspirited.com/single-post/...
This ultralight jacket is a must-have for cooler weather outdoor adventures such as hiking, cycling, camping and more.
My review:
www.runspirited.com/single-post/...
7 easy miles, one rad hat.
Oh, and I found joy.
Have an amazing day, runner friends.
#runchat #radrabbit
Oh, and I found joy.
Have an amazing day, runner friends.
#runchat #radrabbit
October 28, 2025 at 11:59 AM
7 easy miles, one rad hat.
Oh, and I found joy.
Have an amazing day, runner friends.
#runchat #radrabbit
Oh, and I found joy.
Have an amazing day, runner friends.
#runchat #radrabbit
and shatterproof lenses. 😎
• Tips to protect your eyes from UV rays, wind, dust, insects and more. 🌅
Also:
• A guide to aerobic base training. 🏃♂️
• Tips to enjoy autumn running. 🍁
• When performance starts to falter. 🥱
• Save 15% on non-alcoholic Go Brewing. 🍺
• Tips to protect your eyes from UV rays, wind, dust, insects and more. 🌅
Also:
• A guide to aerobic base training. 🏃♂️
• Tips to enjoy autumn running. 🍁
• When performance starts to falter. 🥱
• Save 15% on non-alcoholic Go Brewing. 🍺
October 27, 2025 at 10:26 AM
and shatterproof lenses. 😎
• Tips to protect your eyes from UV rays, wind, dust, insects and more. 🌅
Also:
• A guide to aerobic base training. 🏃♂️
• Tips to enjoy autumn running. 🍁
• When performance starts to falter. 🥱
• Save 15% on non-alcoholic Go Brewing. 🍺
• Tips to protect your eyes from UV rays, wind, dust, insects and more. 🌅
Also:
• A guide to aerobic base training. 🏃♂️
• Tips to enjoy autumn running. 🍁
• When performance starts to falter. 🥱
• Save 15% on non-alcoholic Go Brewing. 🍺
After a hard weekend of workouts means it's time for a couple of things:
• Enjoy a GF #NAbeer from @gobrew.bsky.social. 🍺 It helps me recover faster and feel great after my workouts! 💪
• Rest & recover well. 😌
• Dream big about the next race, just four weeks away! 👍
#gobrewing #GoBrandAmbassador
• Enjoy a GF #NAbeer from @gobrew.bsky.social. 🍺 It helps me recover faster and feel great after my workouts! 💪
• Rest & recover well. 😌
• Dream big about the next race, just four weeks away! 👍
#gobrewing #GoBrandAmbassador
October 26, 2025 at 11:21 PM
After a hard weekend of workouts means it's time for a couple of things:
• Enjoy a GF #NAbeer from @gobrew.bsky.social. 🍺 It helps me recover faster and feel great after my workouts! 💪
• Rest & recover well. 😌
• Dream big about the next race, just four weeks away! 👍
#gobrewing #GoBrandAmbassador
• Enjoy a GF #NAbeer from @gobrew.bsky.social. 🍺 It helps me recover faster and feel great after my workouts! 💪
• Rest & recover well. 😌
• Dream big about the next race, just four weeks away! 👍
#gobrewing #GoBrandAmbassador
13 glorious trail miles with roughly 1,000 feet of gain.
Solid run, beautiful cool morning and grateful that this @hoka Skyflow jacket kept me warm. 😀
Keep showing up.
Do the work.
Find joy.
Repeat.
#runchat #runner #keepshowingup
Solid run, beautiful cool morning and grateful that this @hoka Skyflow jacket kept me warm. 😀
Keep showing up.
Do the work.
Find joy.
Repeat.
#runchat #runner #keepshowingup
October 26, 2025 at 4:12 PM
13 glorious trail miles with roughly 1,000 feet of gain.
Solid run, beautiful cool morning and grateful that this @hoka Skyflow jacket kept me warm. 😀
Keep showing up.
Do the work.
Find joy.
Repeat.
#runchat #runner #keepshowingup
Solid run, beautiful cool morning and grateful that this @hoka Skyflow jacket kept me warm. 😀
Keep showing up.
Do the work.
Find joy.
Repeat.
#runchat #runner #keepshowingup
Congratulations to Tara Dower for her victory and course record by a good half hour with a 13:31:47 at Javelina Jundred!
On the men's side, bravo to Will Murray, who also won and set a new course record of 12:10:12.
Both earned Golden Tickets to Western States! 🌵🔥👏
#runchat
On the men's side, bravo to Will Murray, who also won and set a new course record of 12:10:12.
Both earned Golden Tickets to Western States! 🌵🔥👏
#runchat
October 26, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Congratulations to Tara Dower for her victory and course record by a good half hour with a 13:31:47 at Javelina Jundred!
On the men's side, bravo to Will Murray, who also won and set a new course record of 12:10:12.
Both earned Golden Tickets to Western States! 🌵🔥👏
#runchat
On the men's side, bravo to Will Murray, who also won and set a new course record of 12:10:12.
Both earned Golden Tickets to Western States! 🌵🔥👏
#runchat
Double done!
Got on the indoor bike for the first workout in a while: 12.3 miles with a warmup then 20 short surges, followed by 5 minutes in Z3.
Now food.
#runchat #ultratraining
Got on the indoor bike for the first workout in a while: 12.3 miles with a warmup then 20 short surges, followed by 5 minutes in Z3.
Now food.
#runchat #ultratraining
October 25, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Double done!
Got on the indoor bike for the first workout in a while: 12.3 miles with a warmup then 20 short surges, followed by 5 minutes in Z3.
Now food.
#runchat #ultratraining
Got on the indoor bike for the first workout in a while: 12.3 miles with a warmup then 20 short surges, followed by 5 minutes in Z3.
Now food.
#runchat #ultratraining
9 miles with 12x3x4 with the long intervals at marathon pace.
Solid workout, felt great to get the legs moving.
❓Find your why.
🌃Break through the quiet of the night.
🏃♂️Redefine your possible.
✅ Keep showing up.
#runchat #keepshowingup
Solid workout, felt great to get the legs moving.
❓Find your why.
🌃Break through the quiet of the night.
🏃♂️Redefine your possible.
✅ Keep showing up.
#runchat #keepshowingup
October 25, 2025 at 12:48 PM
9 miles with 12x3x4 with the long intervals at marathon pace.
Solid workout, felt great to get the legs moving.
❓Find your why.
🌃Break through the quiet of the night.
🏃♂️Redefine your possible.
✅ Keep showing up.
#runchat #keepshowingup
Solid workout, felt great to get the legs moving.
❓Find your why.
🌃Break through the quiet of the night.
🏃♂️Redefine your possible.
✅ Keep showing up.
#runchat #keepshowingup
When traveling like I am now, I often have to improvise meals and snacks. It can be tricky as someone with Celiac Disease.
But I don't sacrifice in what I like and nutrition.
A gluten-free @HoneyStinger waffle with a little peanut butter is exactly what I need to start the day.
#HoneyStingerHive
But I don't sacrifice in what I like and nutrition.
A gluten-free @HoneyStinger waffle with a little peanut butter is exactly what I need to start the day.
#HoneyStingerHive
October 24, 2025 at 10:26 AM
When traveling like I am now, I often have to improvise meals and snacks. It can be tricky as someone with Celiac Disease.
But I don't sacrifice in what I like and nutrition.
A gluten-free @HoneyStinger waffle with a little peanut butter is exactly what I need to start the day.
#HoneyStingerHive
But I don't sacrifice in what I like and nutrition.
A gluten-free @HoneyStinger waffle with a little peanut butter is exactly what I need to start the day.
#HoneyStingerHive