“Que haces hoy? Trabajando?” That’s what the Mexican restaurant dude asked me. As he handed me my food. After glancing down at my feet. Nope. Como se dice I’m just gross. “Ok. You go have a nice day.” I should note that this was the same restaurant where, a few years ago, I confused and … Continue reading Cove Mountain Struggle
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40 Acre Beast Route
“Are you in Rocky Mount?” Yeah. “Come pick me up.” Ok. Lemme see if I can find your house from here. -stop and reroute GPS- “I’m not at home. I’m at Sheetz.” -stop again and reroute GPS again- Ok. “The one in town. Not 220.” Fuck’s sake. Ok. -stop. again. and reroute GPS. again- Now. … Continue reading 40 Acre Beast Route
This Is Not My Birth Month Run
“Are your pants wet?” Yes, TB. Yes they are wet. That’s sweat. That’s what normal humans do when they’re forced to run in a sauna. Because I don’t know if y’all have been outside today. But the humidity level is hovering somewhere close to 100%. That’s basically swimming. There is no oxygen in 100% humid … Continue reading This Is Not My Birth Month Run
Cove Mountain Run
Sometimes I just get in a car with someone. And go wherever they take me. And do whatever they tell me to do. I’m very compliant. Yesterday, that involved getting in Beautiful Beastie’s car. And going to a place she called Cove Mountain. And running a bunch of miles. Which, normally, is challenge enough. But … Continue reading Cove Mountain Run
Mountain Brain Processing
The sounds that I’m making as I try to move right now. The sighing. And grunting. And whimpering. Like, I’m annoying the fuck out of myself right now. No wonder Bo didn’t want to walk with me this morning. As I hobbled into the house. From my 11 mile run with Rogue. He struggled up … Continue reading Mountain Brain Processing
Leg Torture Day
“Sunshine? Can you come out here for a minute?” That’s never a good sign. “Oh no. This is very good.” See, it was the way he emphasized very. That led me to actually believe him. So when he pointed to my shoeless car. And said I not only needed rear brake pads. But front break … Continue reading Leg Torture Day
A Little Late For The Barkley
“Are y’all ok?” No. The earth is on fire and we have the meanest friends ever. “I’m just sitting here and I’m hot. Y’all must be dying.” Iced coffee. Give me iced coffee. Please. So, a few weeks back, Rogue mentioned visiting Frozen Head State Park to run some of the Barkley Marathons trails. And … Continue reading A Little Late For The Barkley
The GJBeat Episode 3
It only took him 15 years. But it seems that GJB is finally on a roll. Hitting publish on this podcast the same day we’re set to record the next one. We’re runners. And every runner needs a good pacer every now and then. So, we kicked off this episode with a metronome. To help … Continue reading The GJBeat Episode 3
Still Pandemic Struggling…
In case you thought maybe I'd gotten my shit together in recent weeks. You probably didn't... 'Cause y'all know me... But just in case you thought I did. I haven't. I mean, it comes and goes. Right now it’s gone. “You’re either balls to the wall running 20 miles or you’re bedded down with a … Continue reading Still Pandemic Struggling…
The GJBeat Episode 2
“Let’s go for beers on the porch after this!” That was the first thing OT ever said to me. Or what I thought he said. What he actually said was, “Let’s go run Hi Dee Ho after this!” “After this” was Four on the Fourth. A four mile road race. In 90 degree weather. And … Continue reading The GJBeat Episode 2
Shine My Way 