There was a definite moment of panic. And confusion. And trying to remember... Initially, I was like, "Ummm, no...why.....?" But then my dad was pretty insistent that he had seen a new cat in my house. And he's spent a lot of time at my house over the years. And around my cats. He's a … Continue reading WazUP With My Body?
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The Choose Your Own Ending Half Marathon
It's taken me a minute to write about Saturday's race. I needed a little distance from it. Some time to work through my emotions. My resentments. But really, most of my fellow runners have already shared their experiences. They were mixed. And not in a good way. Sooooo, Sandman Extreme Half Marathon. I would like … Continue reading The Choose Your Own Ending Half Marathon
Random Running Awesomeness
So, before anyone tattles on me, I'm gonna go ahead and put myself out there. There. You know now. So Running Partner can let go of that little bit of leverage he thinks he has on me. I had shoved it over to the side hoping no one would see it. I can't even access … Continue reading Random Running Awesomeness
Frozen Toe 9/10k
First race of 2019. I wasn't ready. So, I've already relayed what I'm about to share with you to the head Mountain Junkies. I mean, not ALL of what I'm about to share. Because most of it doesn't effect them. But I've shared what they need to know. You'll see. You all know (if you … Continue reading Frozen Toe 9/10k
This Week, Man…
So, Monday started like this... These are the things that allow me to find my way home and keep me safely on my side of the road when I'm driving at night. My son's puppy did that. And then had the nerve to look proud of herself. And I probably didn't yell curse words at … Continue reading This Week, Man…
GJB Birth of Chaos Run
This post will likely be of little interest to a lot of you. Because it's about this dude's birthday run tonight. I'd asked him beforehand to at least make it an epic run so I could entertain my readers, but of course he failed to do anything epic. Hell, he didn't even run with me. … Continue reading GJB Birth of Chaos Run
Running in the New Year
I'm 44. I might have missed out on the traditional New Year's Day run to the Mill Mountain Star this morning. And I might have also missed the traditional Chestnut Ridge Trail Run this afternoon. Because I'm 44. And what happens when you're 44, and you've spent the last 20 New Year's Eves happily at … Continue reading Running in the New Year
New Years on Christmas Mountain
Almost. It's almost New Years. And I got to spend it on Christmas Mountain. When GJB invites you out into the woods, you should understand going in that it's not gonna be easy. We might recall the whole Lost: Boones Mill Version episode. Homeboy is undoubtedly going to take you wayyyyy off the standard trail. … Continue reading New Years on Christmas Mountain
Axe Throwing Is Probably Something I Should Try
I like a challenge. A few days ago I clicked "interested" on an axe-throwing competition on Facebook. I wanted to see how long before someone questioned it. No one has questioned it. I don't know if that means that they're no longer feeding into my attention-seeking interested-clicking behaviors or if they just wanna let me … Continue reading Axe Throwing Is Probably Something I Should Try
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
Shine My Way 