That’s what he named it. The Broad Run Makes No Apologies Loop. Saw that shit on my Strava. After I was done. “You live for this. You don’t ever do the pretty easy trails.” Because y’all won’t tell me where those are!!! Seriously. Even the easy Sunday morning recovery hike to watch the sunrise from … Continue reading Broad Run Makes No Apologies Loop
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Devils Marbleyard Recon
Rogue and I had a plan. Which is to say, we decided we wanted to go see someplace. So we each headed in that general direction. From our individual homes. We needed to recon Devil’s Marbleyard for Fall Risk’s angry ankle. Because I’ve been bamboozled into being her sole guide and chaperone for the last … Continue reading Devils Marbleyard Recon
Day Creek Downpour
100% chance of rain. In the 50’s. That is absolutely sleeping in drinking coffee reading books weather. I should not have to go run in it. “Yes. You have to. I need to live vicariously through you. You sleep in on Wednesday.” Fuck. Fine. And so I woke my lazy ass up at 5:00 am. … Continue reading Day Creek Downpour
Day Creek Runaround
I made the mistake of lying down on my bed. In front of two fans. After my shower. I’m starving. But I can’t get to food. And this little man wants to go for a walk. But I can’t make my legs work. It’s all Skratch’s fault. He’d been talking about Broad Mountain Run since … Continue reading Day Creek Runaround
Falls Side of The Falls With Fall Risk
They call me Trail Guide now. Ok. So maybe not everyone. Maybe one person. Only one person. Calls me Trail Guide. Called me Trail Guide. Once. But I have now successfully navigated Fall Risk through two hikes. In a row. Without losing us. Or breaking her. Two for two. This week we went to Apple … Continue reading Falls Side of The Falls With Fall Risk
Let’s See Where This Goes
We had a plan. We often do. I needed to do my Trail Nut Half Marathon. Rogue needed to do her Marine Corps Half Marathon. And for whatever reason. When she suggested we run the Mill Mountain Mayhem course. I really thought we were talking about Falling Creek Park. Where Trail Nut happens. And not … Continue reading Let’s See Where This Goes
Elevator Shaft Meander
So we’re clear. That once we hit the top of the mountain. You have to be in charge of finding the trail. I won’t be able to help us. I warned her. Really, I just wanted to get some trail time in on my day off. And Rogue wanted a specific type of trail. The … Continue reading Elevator Shaft Meander
Blue Ridge Foot Levelers 2020 Pandemic Virtual Half Marathon
So, everything’s cancelled. We done upset Mother Earth. And now she’s taken every single privilege away from us. We all on punishment. And I know there are folks who want us to be inside and never leave the house. At all. For any reason. Like annoying younger siblings. And maybe they’re right. I mean, I … Continue reading Blue Ridge Foot Levelers 2020 Pandemic Virtual Half Marathon
Bel Monte 50k
So, here’s how I know I’ve been spending just the right amount of time on the trails. I went for a four mile run through my neighborhood yesterday. Wandered my way over to the more high falutin residential area. Had to pee pretty bad throughout. And I had to remind myself. Repeatedly. We don’t pee … Continue reading Bel Monte 50k
A Mountain A Day
Not a Snow Day 3. I continue to try the mountainous approach to maintaining my health. Tuesday night found us climbing Roanoke Mountain. It took me a minute to get there. Because I basically live at Starr Hill these days. So I drove right past Walnut Ave on my way in. Turned around in the … Continue reading A Mountain A Day
Shine My Way 