When we got out of the car, Lana headed towards Blackhorse Gap trail. Like we always do. I redirected her. Let's try out Dody this time. And she was all in. Just happily wagging her way down a brand new trail. Smelling all the smells. She needs a good mile to work all of her … Continue reading Lana Does Not Care For Wet Feet
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Trail Running Discomfort
My recovery vacation is coming to a close. *sigh* I had one last mountain to get to. Day Creek. It's close. It's challenging. It has views. It has options. Woke up at 5:30. AM. To rain. Just so much rain. Just relentless, cold, heavy rain. I didn't want to go out into the rain. I … Continue reading Trail Running Discomfort
Natural Bear Repellant
Disclaimer: In case you’ve found this post by searching for “natural bear repellant” on the internet. I’m sorry. This is not that. This is satire. Well, actually it’s my life. But my life is basically satire. So… So, it’s freakishly beautiful in Virginia today. Cool. Clear. Lovely. And because every run I went on last … Continue reading Natural Bear Repellant
Day Creek Comeback
I keep seeing these dudes on Tik Tok. All pissy. Bitching and complaining about how we've hidden the powers of Midol from them. But y'all don't understand. Midol may be the only thing keeping us from randomly punching you in the balls. When our hormonals kick in. Times like. Now. I laid down for a … Continue reading Day Creek Comeback
Holiday Lake 50k Virtual
It has been almost a year since I ran my last ultra. I have not been maintaining my fitness since then. My body is very clear on this point. But GJB and I want our Holiday Lake hats. So we needed to get our virtual run in. And we could’ve done the actual course. With, … Continue reading Holiday Lake 50k Virtual
Probably Shouldn’t Call It A Comeback…Yet
I just screamed obscenities. At a soap dispenser. While slamming it on the bathroom counter. Repeatedly. ...it wouldn't stand up... It's possible... *sigh* It maybe is time for me to be medicated. Heavily. But when your body starts surprise hemorrhaging. Definitely not on any kind of predictable schedule. But, say, in the middle of an … Continue reading Probably Shouldn’t Call It A Comeback…Yet
Leg Torture Day
“Sunshine? Can you come out here for a minute?” That’s never a good sign. “Oh no. This is very good.” See, it was the way he emphasized very. That led me to actually believe him. So when he pointed to my shoeless car. And said I not only needed rear brake pads. But front break … Continue reading Leg Torture Day
Failed Ultra Weekend
“Why didn’t you go to the Tuesday night run?” Because Beautiful Beastie yelled at me... For not resting. Before our 50k. Turns out she was right. As usual. I may have overdone it this week. Two early morning runs up Mill Mountain before 5am HIIT class and Thursday night trail run was enough to ruin … Continue reading Failed Ultra Weekend
A Little Day Creek Exploration
Me, delusionally thinking I make the decisions in my life: Tomorrow I’m gonna sleep in, relax with my coffee and books and enjoy a nice day in the air conditioning. It’s going to be lovely. “13 mile loop at our spot tomorrow. 8am.” Me, remembering that I hand my fitness regimen over to other people … Continue reading A Little Day Creek Exploration
Day Creek And Clementines
“My blister has finally made itself fully known. Ima pop it. How much am I gonna regret that decision?” We’re never quite sure of the mileage when Beautiful Beastie leads us into the woods. We just make sure we have water filters with us. Because chances are we’re gonna run out of water at some … Continue reading Day Creek And Clementines
Shine My Way 