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
#Running
The Sunshine/GJB Lifetime Championship
I'm sitting here moving ice packs between my knees and Achilles every 20 minutes. Because I missed a Dr. Rich appointment last week. And apparently one week is all it takes to lose all the magic. Nothing below my waist bends anymore. Doc says the issue is that my ankle locks up. So I have … Continue reading The Sunshine/GJB Lifetime Championship
Johnny CASA 5-Miler
Ran the Johnny CASA 5-Miler this morning. Benefiting the Southern Virginia Child Advocacy Center. Photo Credit: Ed Kohinke who stands out in the worst weather at every race to take the best pictures. My last race of 2018. I'm serious this time. Mostly because there aren't anymore organized races left this year. That I'm aware … Continue reading Johnny CASA 5-Miler
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
Peer Pressure & Magic Healing
I didn't want to run last night. It was cold. And my couch was warm. And my foot hurt. But the peer pressure got to me. I don't like to be left out. I'm currently not speaking to a co-worker because she didn't ask me if I wanted to order lunch with everyone else. Then … Continue reading Peer Pressure & Magic Healing
Budgeting My Ten Miles
So, I get ten miles a week. Used three of them to get some miles in with my running partner tonight. Before we ran, I stopped inside Starr Hill Brewery to pee. Because I live 5,000 miles away. Have you been inside the Starr Hill bathrooms? There's no flusher. At first I thought it was … Continue reading Budgeting My Ten Miles
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
Diagnosis: Not Horrible
Went to the doc to get my running permission slip signed. Trying to complete the new patient form and figure out how to rate my pain on a scale of 1-10, and running partner and I struggled to agree. I wanted to go with 4. He suggested a 10. I said childbirth was only a … Continue reading Diagnosis: Not Horrible
Running To Write
I'm six days into my running restriction. It's not going well. I went ahead and accepted an invite to a running party up to the Roanoke Star on Saturday morning. Just like last year. It's a tradition, so that makes it ok. Plus, I have new running permissions now. Went to Thanksgiving at my parents' … Continue reading Running To Write
Getting Off Running Restriction
Seriously, this is devastating. Because I desperately need to be included, but I'm also desperately introverted. Running lets me be super social without having to be super social. I rarely have to talk when I run. I barely even have to listen to other people talk. But I still get to be part of the group? It's perfect.
Shine My Way 