It took me a while to finish this book. I recommend it if you are unaware of how our foster system has developed over the years or have an interest in the topic. Just ... don't expect happy. It's not Annie. I've spent the past several weeks desperately hoping for an ending that might give … Continue reading We Have To Do SOMETHING
Spartan & How North Carolina Damages Friendships
Fair warning. There is language in this one. Go ahead and close out now if you prefer to avoid talks about things like poo. We good? Ok. Are you familiar with the term shit show? No? Then clearly you haven't spent much time with me or my friends. My life, in general, has been a … Continue reading Spartan & How North Carolina Damages Friendships
Why Running Cults Are The Best Cults
One of my staunchly anti-running friends went for a run last night. It's possible I got way more excited about this than is reasonable. I mean, it's not like she ran with me or offered to pace me at my next ultra. (I probably don't get to say things like "next ultra" until I've run … Continue reading Why Running Cults Are The Best Cults
Contracting Out My Life
Soooo, my friends have revoked my dating privileges. (Because apparently dating is a privilege? And not a chore? I don't know.) I do know that I can't be trusted to make my own dating choices. There is a long history of precedent for this decision. Not, like, a loooong history. I mean, not a particularly … Continue reading Contracting Out My Life
Last Long Run Before Blue Ridge
This is it. Blue Ridge is 20 days away. I got my last long run in today. A little overdressed, but my long pants are the only ones that will allow me to carry my phone. And my phone has the Strava, which is the only way I have to record my miles. And recording … Continue reading Last Long Run Before Blue Ridge
A Small Piece of My Heart
So, here it is. My first real test at being vulnerable. This. Is. Terrifying. I think it's terrifying because a large portion of this book was written before I'd ever decided to really turn it into an actual book. I was less confident in my writing voice. I felt like I had to comply with … Continue reading A Small Piece of My Heart
Taking On Impossible Challenges
The Barkley Marathons is happening right now. Do you know about this? I'd describe it for those that are unfamiliar, but there's no way I could do it justice. My writing skills aren't that strong. Yet. Check out one of the documentaries on it. The most recent is called The Barkley Marathons: The Race That … Continue reading Taking On Impossible Challenges
#Letstellher to Use Her Voice
For all of my hype around the Heart & Sole Romantic Relationships lesson yesterday, I didn't get to go. I had to work late. It was disappointing. But here's what I did get to do. I got to spend some time being reminded about how impressive young teenage girls can be. After a ten hour … Continue reading #Letstellher to Use Her Voice
Romantic Relationships?
My Heart & Sole team lesson tomorrow is on romantic relationships. Soooo, yeah. Like, I'm pretty sure I'm the LEAST qualified human being on the planet to lead a lesson on this topic. (Maybe not the planet, but at least the greater Southwest Virginia area.) I think my friends will back me up on this. … Continue reading Romantic Relationships?
Admiring My Dirt & Medal (and New Skills)
It's a Mountain Junkies race weekend, so of course the weather is obnoxious cold. I mean was. It's beautiful and sunny and warm now. Post-race. Whatever. Since my Blue Ridge Marathon Double training is going so well, I opted for the shorter race distance today to reduce my odds of injuring myself on the trails. … Continue reading Admiring My Dirt & Medal (and New Skills)
Shine My Way 