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
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North Mountain Challenge
Sometimes I see events pop up on Facebook and I click that little "interested" button. And then other people, people that I like, click the "interested" button and so I click the "going" button. And so I'm committed, right? And then my chaperone reminds me that my Achilles are on the verge of completely letting … Continue reading North Mountain Challenge
Running Unsupervised
I've been running road a lot. Like, "two full road marathons and one half in the last month" a lot. My body has been unhappy about that. So, I asked Kim if she'd like to go run Chestnut Ridge Trail Loop tonight. Just Kim. I didn't ask anyone else. Just her. And me. Left to … Continue reading Running Unsupervised
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
Running With the Marines
It has taken me a few days to write about running Marine Corps Marathon. I didn't really have a chance to process it until now. We had to get in the car and come straight back home after the finish line so I could work the next day. And work has been challenging this week. … Continue reading Running With the Marines
Confidently Insecure
So, this picture. I appreciate Jay Proffitt capturing a great action shot. I'm smiling and everything. I don't do a lot of that. Especially while running. But. (You knew a but was coming, right?) But all I can see is grey hair and bags under my eyes. (Sooo much grey hair. My hair hasn't seen … Continue reading Confidently Insecure
Spartan & How North Carolina Damages Friendships
Fair warning. There is language in this one. Go ahead and close out now if you prefer to avoid talks about things like poo. We good? Ok. Are you familiar with the term shit show? No? Then clearly you haven't spent much time with me or my friends. My life, in general, has been a … Continue reading Spartan & How North Carolina Damages Friendships
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
Admiring My Dirt & Medal (and New Skills)
It's a Mountain Junkies race weekend, so of course the weather is obnoxious cold. I mean was. It's beautiful and sunny and warm now. Post-race. Whatever. Since my Blue Ridge Marathon Double training is going so well, I opted for the shorter race distance today to reduce my odds of injuring myself on the trails. … Continue reading Admiring My Dirt & Medal (and New Skills)
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
Shine My Way 