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
#Running
Reluctant Runner
There was a time when I could only run alone. I only wanted to run alone. I spent most of my life only running alone. I didn’t like the “pressure” of running with other people. But over the last few years, I’ve learned to love running with other people. I only want to run with … Continue reading Reluctant Runner
Pandemic Brain
“Why haven’t you learned anything I’ve taught you about cheating in gym class?” Because I’m a pure soul incapable of deception? See. The problem was. Fall Risk loves manmakers. Are you familiar with this bullshit? So you take a set of dumbbells. And you burpee with them. Except instead of just a standard bullshit burpee. … Continue reading Pandemic Brain
Super Secret Trails
I just walked my entire yard. And back up to my balcony. Looking for the moon. Because Fall Risk messaged saying how huge it was. And I wanted to see. But I’ve got no fucking clue where to look for it. I used to think I’d survive an apocalypse. Survive. Hell, I thought I’d thrive … Continue reading Super Secret Trails
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
Bud Light Hard as Hell Half Marathon
I’ve had more socialization in the last 24 hours than I have all week. And my introvert is exhausted. Apparently we have to exercise our socials in order to keep our tolerance for people up? And these are the people that I love. What’s gonna happen when I’m finally forced back out into the world … Continue reading Bud Light Hard as Hell Half Marathon
Virtually Active
I just finished my second pot of coffee. It's either that or eat. Nonstop. And I'm trying to use my school stomach. Like the memes keep telling the children to do. But y'all. I'm struggling. I'm struggling in a really weird way. Like, I'm ok. But I'm also not ok. At the same time. I … Continue reading Virtually Active
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
Needed: Training Master
So, I’ve got this Blue Ridge Double Marathon in April. Two and a half months away. The last time I ran it, it broke me pretty hard. And I spent months training for it. Like, at least three full months. Training. Because Tiny Brazilian made me. I’m not currently training. Because no one is making … Continue reading Needed: Training Master
Shine My Way 