26 degrees. That’s the temperature it will be at 6am tomorrow. When I’m starting out on the Catawba Run Around. It will be 26 degrees. Here. Where I live. Not even on a mountain. Which means it will probably be 16 degrees on North Mountain. Which is already the worst place in the world. I … Continue reading Twenty Six Degrees
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Pride Issues
A co-worker told me yesterday that I was too mean. That’s why I don’t “have a man.” Several others agreed with her. Apparently I’m one of those “people just aren’t sure how to take you” kinda chicks? Meh. Maybe. I think it’s more likely that things like this are the issue. K-Rob thought threatening to … Continue reading Pride Issues
Hammer & Forge Strength Intervals
So GJB and I spent the day yesterday trying to peer pressure Rogue into just walking out of her work meeting and going running with us. She wasn't learning anything in there, anyway. And Endong that his child is old enough to manage back to school night on his own. I mean, by the time … Continue reading Hammer & Forge Strength Intervals
Voluntary Rest Day
Yep. I'm doing that today. Voluntarily. I woke up at 5:00am when my alarm when off and made the call. Texted Rogue and went right on back to sleep. And now here I am resting and shit. Here's why. Y'all know how all of the social media networks went down Wednesday afternoon? And sent all … Continue reading Voluntary Rest Day
The Gym Life Chose Me
"Stop whining. You chose this." "I didn't choose the gym life. The gym life chose me." And it chose the hell outta me this week. Because after my last post, after Beautiful Beastie worked my arms to the point of uselessness, Skratch and J-Vicious both dared me to go to Arm Day. So obviously I … Continue reading The Gym Life Chose Me
Two Trail Rules
I have two trail rules: don't follow me and don't leave me alone. And also bring snacks. I don't know why I have to keep explaining this. I don't know where I'm going. Ever. If you're ever wondering, "Should I follow her? Does she know the way? Is she good?" The answer is no. I … Continue reading Two Trail Rules