"Sounds confusing but it isn’t that bad." That was in the email Master Mountain Junkie sent Rogue and me about sweeping the Trail Nut Half Marathon on Saturday. We were splitting the half into two loops. I picked the first loop. "Sounds confusing but it isn't that bad." He then proceeded to send a series … Continue reading Trail Nut Sweeping
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Progress and a Podium Stand
This is how I started out the year. It was a challenge, seeing that number on the scale. It's possible I've mentioned this once or thrice here. My first race of the season, Frozen Toe 10k, was a struggle. And not just because I'm a baby about cold. I was carrying at least 20 extra … Continue reading Progress and a Podium Stand
That Time I Accidentally Ran 15 Miles
I accidentally ran 15 miles yesterday. In my defense, maps don’t really offer accurate mileage descriptions. See what happened was. Y’all responded. En masse. To my depression and anxiety post. And a lot of y’all are runners. And I’m not gonna lie. That had me a little shook. Like, running and exercise generates serotonin and … Continue reading That Time I Accidentally Ran 15 Miles
Frozen Toe Not Quite 10k
So, on Wednesday I left work early. To run the virtual Frozen Toe not quite 10k. I could do this because I didn’t have any students to test that day. And I didn’t have any conviction to spend the entire day catching up on truancy phone calls. And because I didn’t have those things. I … Continue reading Frozen Toe Not Quite 10k
Mill Mountain Mayhem Virtual
This popped up on my Facebook memories today. Reminding me that I hadn't yet published my post about the Mountain Junkies Mill Mountain Mayhem 10k. Virtual. Trail Race. That I wrote weeks ago. Back when Rogue and I ran it. Virtually. And since I'm currently mourning the loss of John Prine. And the addition of … Continue reading Mill Mountain Mayhem Virtual
My Modesty Needs Work
“Who does your nails?” Ummmm, me? “Oh. So you can still reach your toes! Good for you.” Fuck. How old does this dude think I am? I was just starting to feel ok about myself again. *sigh* So, I’ve figured out that I’m probably never going to leave any visit with a medical professional feeling … Continue reading My Modesty Needs Work
RVTR Into The Darkness Reunion
Yesterday, during my home visits, the father of one of my probationers told me I can’t go out on the mountains today. I mean, he didn’t exactly say it as an order. He was wearing a pink shirt. You can only be taken but so seriously while wearing a pink shirt. Except on Wednesdays. That’s … Continue reading RVTR Into The Darkness Reunion
You Have To Tell People
"Don't eat that. Please don't eat that. We're buying you lunch. Just...don't eat that." I probably shouldn't have told her that the taco I brought for lunch had been sitting in my car since the evening before. But they were getting me lunch, so I could just save the taco for dinner. Perfect. I wasn't … Continue reading You Have To Tell People
Elevator Shaft Run. On Fire.
I just woke up from a nap coma. I don't know if y'all noticed. But the earth is on fire. It is on actual fire. All of it. I like to think it is the weight of the atmospheric fire that is making movement feel impossible. And undesirable. That and the decision to run stupid … Continue reading Elevator Shaft Run. On Fire.
How My Weekend Fell Apart
I'm sitting here in a gas station parking lot where I just downed two hot dogs and a bag of Fritos. And a Vitamin Water. Because balance. I'm not proud of this. But I think it's important to illustrate just how far off the rails my body has gone. Let's take a look at how … Continue reading How My Weekend Fell Apart
Shine My Way 