I just picked a piece of chocolate up off the floor. And put it back in the yogurt it fell out of. So that feels healthy. Also I'm not entirely sure that what I picked up off the floor was actually chocolate. And not dirt. But what we should focus on here is that I'm … Continue reading Pandemic Pounds
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Let’s See Where This Goes
We had a plan. We often do. I needed to do my Trail Nut Half Marathon. Rogue needed to do her Marine Corps Half Marathon. And for whatever reason. When she suggested we run the Mill Mountain Mayhem course. I really thought we were talking about Falling Creek Park. Where Trail Nut happens. And not … Continue reading Let’s See Where This Goes
Conquering the Cove
Took my trail shoes off before I got in the car for the drive home last night. Dear mother. The smell. Well, those have to live outside now. I’m not sure Fall Risk wanted to go to the Cove yesterday. Specifically. But she’d expressed a desire to do so in the past. So, she agreed … Continue reading Conquering the Cove
This Isn’t Even Real Life
"Damn. I've always threatened to just walk the fuck out of class and drive away. But I've never actually done it..." As we watched LL get into her car and back out of her garage. "That's kind of...badass..." And it's not like J-Vicious could yell at her. We're virtual right now. Like, this isn't even … Continue reading This Isn’t Even Real Life
Just One More Bad Idea
See? This is what happens. Someone comes up with some bullshit. And I kind of generally acknowledge. That they’ve said some bullshit. And next thing I know. I’m committed to doing a Murph followed by a Bullshit Burpee 10k. At the Hi-Dee-Hoe Loop. And then told that it was my idea. It was not. Hell. … Continue reading Just One More Bad Idea
Ultra After Effects
It’s 2:47am. I’m lying in bed. Eating leftover pizza. That I found in my microwave. Not really lying. Sort of semi-reclined. On my side. In the only manageable position I’ve been able to find in the last 5 hours. Ok. So lemme tell y’all what’s happening over here. After yesterday’s unplanned ultra. Lest you look … Continue reading Ultra After Effects
Spontaneous Promiseland 50k++
I had a real hard time fully committing. I told y’all I been slothy lately. And also super emotional. But also I haven’t run at all this week. Which felt like a taper week. So...maybe I had been unintentionally preparing for a surprise 50k++? When GJB suggested it, I kind of took in the idea … Continue reading Spontaneous Promiseland 50k++
Elevator Shaft Meander
So we’re clear. That once we hit the top of the mountain. You have to be in charge of finding the trail. I won’t be able to help us. I warned her. Really, I just wanted to get some trail time in on my day off. And Rogue wanted a specific type of trail. The … Continue reading Elevator Shaft Meander
Reluctant Runner
There was a time when I could only run alone. I only wanted to run alone. I spent most of my life only running alone. I didn’t like the “pressure” of running with other people. But over the last few years, I’ve learned to love running with other people. I only want to run with … Continue reading Reluctant Runner
I Need To Start Asking More Questions
It should be evident to y'all. At this point. That I am highly susceptible to the power of suggestion. I will go along with just about anything. Without asking many questions. And I really need to learn to ask more questions. I'm not entirely sure which plan formed first. Running the Blue Ridge Half Thursday … Continue reading I Need To Start Asking More Questions
Shine My Way 