So, I may have cried in front of a room full of high school students yesterday. But in my defense, I’m pretty sure that was their intention. They wanted to make me cry. And so they did. I didn’t get involved in a whole lot of stuff when I was in high school. Marching Band. … Continue reading Forensics and Nostalgia
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PM2HR Ultra
Ok. We’re gonna need some ground rules for this week. Let’s limit the amount of walking you ask me to do. If you need something, you come to me. And if you expect to communicate when you get to me, have coffee in your hand. For me. The coffee should be for me. Things hurt. … Continue reading PM2HR Ultra
Donut Castles
Sometimes you find something that was just meant for you. It’s like the universe just knows you. And so it puts this thing right in front of you. Just the perfect thing that you didn’t even know you needed in your life. When you least expect it. *sigh* That wasn’t for me. It was Runabout … Continue reading Donut Castles
Christmas Pole Rescue Hike
Every now and then, something magical happens on the trails. Actually that’s every time. Every time on the trails. Something magical happens. Last night was no different. It was Christmas Night. As most Sundays are now. We were about a mile into the hike up the mountain. Maybe two. I don’t actually know. I don’t … Continue reading Christmas Pole Rescue Hike
50k Training. Finally.
I’m sitting in the comfy chair. In sweatpants. Drinking Irish coffee. Watching football. Reading books. Icing my ankle. And my hips. The swayless ones. Remember how I have a 50k trail race next weekend? Remember how I haven’t trained, or even run, at all since Iron Mountain? Remember how I’m in this step competition at … Continue reading 50k Training. Finally.
Wellness Czar
I have been declared Wellness Champion at work. I’m pretty important... Ok. It maybe wasn’t a declaration so much as an appointment. And so far, I seem to be little more than a figurehead. But it did lead to everyone at work wanting me on their fitness team. So you could say I’m pretty popular. … Continue reading Wellness Czar
Brittany Runs A Marathon
If you are anywhere in my vicinity today, and wondering what that smell is, it’s me. It’s Fall Risk’s fault. I don’t generally leave the house for social purposes after 5pm on a school night. But she and Rogue and LL decided to go see Brittany Runs A Marathon last night. In Grandin. At 7pm. … Continue reading Brittany Runs A Marathon
Texting Injury
This popped up in my memories this morning. This time two years ago, I was headed to DC for my first Ragnar. This time tomorrow, I’m supposed to be headed back to DC for the first Sunset Ragnar. Instead I’ll probably be mowing and cleaning and drowning my FOMO in beer and college football. I … Continue reading Texting Injury
Pride Issues
A co-worker told me yesterday that I was too mean. That’s why I don’t “have a man.” Several others agreed with her. Apparently I’m one of those “people just aren’t sure how to take you” kinda chicks? Meh. Maybe. I think it’s more likely that things like this are the issue. K-Rob thought threatening to … Continue reading Pride Issues
Iron Mountain Trail Race
Co-Author: GJB Three years ago, I did Iron Mountain Trail Race. Three years ago, I stood at the starting line surrounded by strangers, ran the race completely alone, picked up my finisher's jam, got in my car, and spent five post-race hours sitting in traffic on 81. Three years ago, I said never again. Three … Continue reading Iron Mountain Trail Race
Shine My Way 