This pic is of last year's Blue Ridge Double Marathon. See those shoes? Those shoes were only about two months old there. They're over a year old now. They've seen a lot of miles. The Blue Ridge Double, Conquer the Cove 25k, Night Train 50k, 6,000 feet up Mt. Mitchel. Alllll of the ridiculously fun … Continue reading Blue Ridge 10k Party
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Strange Nighttime Runs
You know what makes the best runs? Cold. And dark. And creepy trees. All of my running friends can just stop it. I can hear you. It's true. I hate being cold. Hate. It. But there's magic in running in the cold, dark night. Stars shining clearly in the night sky. The eery quiet of … Continue reading Strange Nighttime Runs
Snow Day
The first snow run of the year is always my favorite. It always takes me back to my first running crew, back in Lancaster. There were only three of us. Generally not enough to claim a crew, but one of us was named Mad Dog, so I feel like that gave us crew credentials. Because … Continue reading Snow Day
Blue Ridge Double Marathon and FOMO
Got an email today about the Blue Ridge Marathon. Double. The Double Marathon. Apparently there are 17 spots left. For the Double. Admittedly, I haven't registered for BRM yet because I can't decide on which distance to do. I wasn't really considering doing the Double this year. You know, because last year I learned that … Continue reading Blue Ridge Double Marathon and FOMO
Today I Earned a Crown and Restriction
Finished up Virginia's Blue Ridge Triple Crown today. With the Star City Half. I didn't get a crown at the end. I really wanted a crown. Pretty sure I earned one. Apparently I did get a medal, though. That my running partner picked up for me. Because I'm walking-impaired now. North Mountain did some damage … Continue reading Today I Earned a Crown and Restriction
Running Habit
My mom sent me this text message tonight. My dear sweet mother, who birthed and raised me, is heckling me. It seems I've developed a bit of a ... reputation. In fact, I've run very few races this year that were actually my idea. In fact fact, I thought that I finished my 2018 organized … Continue reading Running Habit
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
It’s a Fruit That Tastes Like Meat
I ate jackfruit tonight. I'm not entirely sure what jackfruit is. I was afraid to look it up beforehand because I was worried about what I'd learn. My fears were justified. Wisegeek describes it this way: "The ripening fruits have an odor that has been compared to the smell of rotting onions. This often discourages … Continue reading It’s a Fruit That Tastes Like Meat
My Psychopaths
Let's run the mountains this Sunday! Ok. 2:30am start? Yep! Really? No arguments? Nope! You've met us, right? There's no reason to get up at 1:00am on a Sunday to go for a run. To some people (maybe a lot of people?), it probably sounds like a pretty stupid thing to do. I mean, sleep … Continue reading My Psychopaths
I Stay Cozy
I should be clear. I stay the "43-year old single woman with cats" definition of cozy. Not the "young, current, stylish person" definition of cozy. Which is apparently what the new definition is. Stylish. I definitely don't stay stylish. I stay cozy. Real cozy. I'll explain. I spent the morning with my Mountain Junkies … Continue reading I Stay Cozy
Shine My Way 