Yesterday, I was raising two men, working three jobs, using a calculator in the grocery store, studying in the stands at football practice, watching basketball with my boys, listening to the sound of the entire soccer team in my basement, under the mistaken impression that it would last forever. Yesterday, I sent my youngest son … Continue reading Yesterday
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Crystal Springs Ultras Half
“You’ve got a really impressive running resume.” Someone said that to me after a Facebook post a few months ago. One of the Crystal Springs RDs posted, introducing me as one of the registered runners. I'm not one to own my accomplishments. An issue my boss and I go round and round about on every … Continue reading Crystal Springs Ultras Half
BRM: Seeking New Friend Group
"It's going to suck whether you train or not. May as well go for it." Apparently that's what I said to Scratch a few years ago when he got duped into signing up for Blue Ridge Marathon, his first marathon, less than a week before the race. He placed in the top ten for his … Continue reading BRM: Seeking New Friend Group
Kicking off BRM Training
One week out. Kicked off my Blue Ridge Marathon training this morning. One week out from the race. It went shockingly unwell. I blame Fall Risk. She jumped up and did a last-second Spartan last weekend. Leading me to believe that I, too, can still do stupid shit like rhat, too. I also blame GJB. … Continue reading Kicking off BRM Training
Tequila and Unicorn
Look. My socials…we’ve discussed this. They’re not my strength. But I require an outlet for my random daily thoughts and experiences. And there is one specific group chat that serves that purpose for me. Group messenger chat. So when the Meta crashed today…. I mean, I didn’t really have anything to share with my group … Continue reading Tequila and Unicorn
Lana Does Not Care For Wet Feet
When we got out of the car, Lana headed towards Blackhorse Gap trail. Like we always do. I redirected her. Let's try out Dody this time. And she was all in. Just happily wagging her way down a brand new trail. Smelling all the smells. She needs a good mile to work all of her … Continue reading Lana Does Not Care For Wet Feet
Trail Running Discomfort
My recovery vacation is coming to a close. *sigh* I had one last mountain to get to. Day Creek. It's close. It's challenging. It has views. It has options. Woke up at 5:30. AM. To rain. Just so much rain. Just relentless, cold, heavy rain. I didn't want to go out into the rain. I … Continue reading Trail Running Discomfort
My New White Trail Shoes
"You bought white trail shoes??" I bought the trail shoes that were on sale. And they happened to be white. Because I buy what I can afford. But I've also learned to buy what my feet enjoy. My trail feet enjoy Solomon's. My bank account says I can afford Solomon's. If they're on sale. So, … Continue reading My New White Trail Shoes
All The Ways I Was Me Recently
Haven't been on any adventures lately. So, I haven't had much to write about. But here are all the ways I’ve been exactly me over the last few months. I'm sure none of it will be surprising. But maybe it will be a little entertaining. Or validating. Went to the gym. Got in a really … Continue reading All The Ways I Was Me Recently
Trail Nut Sweeping
"Sounds confusing but it isn’t that bad." That was in the email Master Mountain Junkie sent Rogue and me about sweeping the Trail Nut Half Marathon on Saturday. We were splitting the half into two loops. I picked the first loop. "Sounds confusing but it isn't that bad." He then proceeded to send a series … Continue reading Trail Nut Sweeping
Shine My Way 