Here's what I've realized about me. This week. When my back is at its absolute angriest, there are exactly two things that make it feel better. Rogue's elbows. And lifting heavy things. And when my soul is at its absolute tiredest, there are exactly three things that restore it. Running mountains. Working with kids. And … Continue reading BRM Volunteer Restoration
Blue Ridge Marathon
Run Blue Ridge
It's Blue Ridge Marathon day. All my friends posted their race outfits yesterday, and I'm sitting here at 4:30 in the morning downing coffee and digging through three laundry baskets full of unfolded clothes trying to find a running bra and a left sock. Seriously. A left sock. Because Feetures and Balega don't think I'm … Continue reading Run Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge 10k Party
This pic is of last year's Blue Ridge Double Marathon. See those shoes? Those shoes were only about two months old there. They're over a year old now. They've seen a lot of miles. The Blue Ridge Double, Conquer the Cove 25k, Night Train 50k, 6,000 feet up Mt. Mitchel. Alllll of the ridiculously fun … Continue reading Blue Ridge 10k Party
Strange Nighttime Runs
You know what makes the best runs? Cold. And dark. And creepy trees. All of my running friends can just stop it. I can hear you. It's true. I hate being cold. Hate. It. But there's magic in running in the cold, dark night. Stars shining clearly in the night sky. The eery quiet of … Continue reading Strange Nighttime Runs
Snow Day
The first snow run of the year is always my favorite. It always takes me back to my first running crew, back in Lancaster. There were only three of us. Generally not enough to claim a crew, but one of us was named Mad Dog, so I feel like that gave us crew credentials. Because … Continue reading Snow Day
Blue Ridge Double Marathon and FOMO
Got an email today about the Blue Ridge Marathon. Double. The Double Marathon. Apparently there are 17 spots left. For the Double. Admittedly, I haven't registered for BRM yet because I can't decide on which distance to do. I wasn't really considering doing the Double this year. You know, because last year I learned that … Continue reading Blue Ridge Double Marathon and FOMO
Today I Earned a Crown and Restriction
Finished up Virginia's Blue Ridge Triple Crown today. With the Star City Half. I didn't get a crown at the end. I really wanted a crown. Pretty sure I earned one. Apparently I did get a medal, though. That my running partner picked up for me. Because I'm walking-impaired now. North Mountain did some damage … Continue reading Today I Earned a Crown and Restriction
Running Habit
My mom sent me this text message tonight. My dear sweet mother, who birthed and raised me, is heckling me. It seems I've developed a bit of a ... reputation. In fact, I've run very few races this year that were actually my idea. In fact fact, I thought that I finished my 2018 organized … Continue reading Running Habit
Field of Psychopaths
Soooo, West Virginia Ragnar. It sucks. Hard. But there are always lessons to be learned from these adventure challenges. Here's what I learned at Ragnar Trail West Virginia. First, why does Ragnar throw their descriptive words after the subject like they Mexican or something. It should be Trail Ragnar, not Ragnar Trail, right? Anyway, here's … Continue reading Field of Psychopaths
Night Train 50k (Or, the trail that never ends)
I've been sitting on this one for a while. I started to write it Sunday. Then I fell asleep. And I've been trying to catch up on that sleep since then. I just took a three hour nap, so I should be good now. Laundry's not getting done, but really, how funky can running clothes … Continue reading Night Train 50k (Or, the trail that never ends)
Shine My Way 