“You’ve got a really impressive running resume.” Someone said that to me after a Facebook post a few months ago. One of the Crystal Springs RDs posted, introducing me as one of the registered runners. I'm not one to own my accomplishments. An issue my boss and I go round and round about on every … Continue reading Crystal Springs Ultras Half
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Lana Does Not Care For Wet Feet
When we got out of the car, Lana headed towards Blackhorse Gap trail. Like we always do. I redirected her. Let's try out Dody this time. And she was all in. Just happily wagging her way down a brand new trail. Smelling all the smells. She needs a good mile to work all of her … Continue reading Lana Does Not Care For Wet Feet
Trail Running Discomfort
My recovery vacation is coming to a close. *sigh* I had one last mountain to get to. Day Creek. It's close. It's challenging. It has views. It has options. Woke up at 5:30. AM. To rain. Just so much rain. Just relentless, cold, heavy rain. I didn't want to go out into the rain. I … Continue reading Trail Running Discomfort
My New White Trail Shoes
"You bought white trail shoes??" I bought the trail shoes that were on sale. And they happened to be white. Because I buy what I can afford. But I've also learned to buy what my feet enjoy. My trail feet enjoy Solomon's. My bank account says I can afford Solomon's. If they're on sale. So, … Continue reading My New White Trail Shoes
Trail Nut Sweeping
"Sounds confusing but it isn’t that bad." That was in the email Master Mountain Junkie sent Rogue and me about sweeping the Trail Nut Half Marathon on Saturday. We were splitting the half into two loops. I picked the first loop. "Sounds confusing but it isn't that bad." He then proceeded to send a series … Continue reading Trail Nut Sweeping
Hone Quarry DNF
There’s a competition happening. Between my head and my legs. To see which one can experience the most pain right now. A kind of my life is harder than your life scenario. It’s a really solid way to round out a Saturday. Started this morning. At 2:30am. When I consumed barely enough coffee to operate … Continue reading Hone Quarry DNF
Not Quite Hay Rock
Run Around Apple Orchard Falls
Progress and a Podium Stand
This is how I started out the year. It was a challenge, seeing that number on the scale. It's possible I've mentioned this once or thrice here. My first race of the season, Frozen Toe 10k, was a struggle. And not just because I'm a baby about cold. I was carrying at least 20 extra … Continue reading Progress and a Podium Stand
169.2
I know. I know. I'm not supposed to care about the scale. But for real? The scale is reflecting some pretty stark reality right now. 169.2 If you've struggled with your weight all of your life, I'm gonna sound pretty shitty right now. But look. I've lived most of my early life around 120 lbs. … Continue reading 169.2
Shine My Way 