Tag: #StarCityHalf
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Star City Half Marathon
“Whatever you do, just don’t beat Coach.” This was our Track Coaches directives. To my Cross Country runner. I don’t get nervous for races. Ever. Because I put no pressure on myself to perform. Or even finish. I’m out there strictly to have fun. And find the post-race nourishment. And camaraderie. But yesterday morning? I…
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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…
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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…