I have two trail rules: don't follow me and don't leave me alone. And also bring snacks. I don't know why I have to keep explaining this. I don't know where I'm going. Ever. If you're ever wondering, "Should I follow her? Does she know the way? Is she good?" The answer is no. I … Continue reading Two Trail Rules
Except I AM Strong
I just told some random dudes that I'm not strong. I don't even know how it really happened. One minute I'm watching them struggle to carry a box. The next minute I hear someone saying, "Want some help? I mean, I'm not strong or anything, but I can offer moral support." Wait. That sounded like … Continue reading Except I AM Strong
St. Patrick’s Day Christmas
It's testing season at one of my jobs. And it's springtime at one of my other jobs. The job where I have to monitor kids on probation. (Hint: kids get crazy when the weather gets good...) I'm tired. And stressed. And probably a little resentful of single parenting right now. For several reason... Anyway. I … Continue reading St. Patrick’s Day Christmas
When 11 Miles Turns Into 16
16.47 total miles 4,331 total elevation gain 3am wake up call notifying me that one of my probation kids went MIA. 9am message from Endong that he and Parkhurst were heading out to North Mountain. *sigh* Fine. First I have to go find this child. Somewhere in Roanoke. Two hours later I found her. In … Continue reading When 11 Miles Turns Into 16
I’m A Little Salty
My girls are out west on a running adventure. Somewhere out west. I was supposed to go. I had plane tickets and everything. But I'mma be real. I don't actually know where we were going. But wherever it was, they're there. Being awesome. Breaking in the new Roanoke Valley Trail Runners flag. And I'm here. … Continue reading I’m A Little Salty
Yoga Date
This guy Look at him there. Sleeping all peacefully. Like he didn't just shovel everyone else's food portions into his adorable face and then vomit it all back up. In the middle of the stairs. Before it was light enough for me to see. Before coffee... Cats are assholes. But yoga. Yoga is what allows … Continue reading Yoga Date
Running Entourage
I was gonna run North Mountain with Endong and Rogue after work today. But the message my awesome co-worker wrote on my office door means it's spring testing time. Spring testing time means the rest of the world ceases to exist. I'll be moving my personal belongings into my office tomorrow. And all of the … Continue reading Running Entourage
Yoga Connection
I just yelled "Twinsies!" a little too loudly at a woman in the hallway at work. I don't know her. She didn't get excited and yell it back to me or hug me or even smile at me. She actually kind of sped up a bit and half ran into the bathroom before I got … Continue reading Yoga Connection
I Don’t Know Why
Before I begin, let me say that I'm going to make all of the landmarks in this post plural. On purpose. Because of who I am as a person. If you're from the Roanoke area, you may be aware that McAfee Knob is often inaccurately referred to as McAfees Knob. And it's possible that one … Continue reading I Don’t Know Why
Because I Like To Give Back
I'm sitting in the parking lot of Salem Health & Rehab right now. One of my students is interviewing for her first real job. She just finished her CNA. She just presented at our company's Black History Month Celebration, where the mayor and other community members were in attendance. She leads our Participant Action Committee. … Continue reading Because I Like To Give Back
Shine My Way 