“Que haces hoy? Trabajando?” That’s what the Mexican restaurant dude asked me. As he handed me my food. After glancing down at my feet. Nope. Como se dice I’m just gross. “Ok. You go have a nice day.” I should note that this was the same restaurant where, a few years ago, I confused and … Continue reading Cove Mountain Struggle
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40 Acre Beast Route
“Are you in Rocky Mount?” Yeah. “Come pick me up.” Ok. Lemme see if I can find your house from here. -stop and reroute GPS- “I’m not at home. I’m at Sheetz.” -stop again and reroute GPS again- Ok. “The one in town. Not 220.” Fuck’s sake. Ok. -stop. again. and reroute GPS. again- Now. … Continue reading 40 Acre Beast Route
Cove Mountain Run
Sometimes I just get in a car with someone. And go wherever they take me. And do whatever they tell me to do. I’m very compliant. Yesterday, that involved getting in Beautiful Beastie’s car. And going to a place she called Cove Mountain. And running a bunch of miles. Which, normally, is challenge enough. But … Continue reading Cove Mountain Run
Leg Torture Day
“Sunshine? Can you come out here for a minute?” That’s never a good sign. “Oh no. This is very good.” See, it was the way he emphasized very. That led me to actually believe him. So when he pointed to my shoeless car. And said I not only needed rear brake pads. But front break … Continue reading Leg Torture Day
A Little Late For The Barkley
“Are y’all ok?” No. The earth is on fire and we have the meanest friends ever. “I’m just sitting here and I’m hot. Y’all must be dying.” Iced coffee. Give me iced coffee. Please. So, a few weeks back, Rogue mentioned visiting Frozen Head State Park to run some of the Barkley Marathons trails. And … Continue reading A Little Late For The Barkley
Perfect Trail Day
Sometimes the only reason I shave my legs is to make sure I’ve scraped all the dirt off. Today was one of those days. I woke up at 1:45. In the morning. To a notification that the newest episode of The GJBeat had been uploaded. So I hit play. Because I need to check his … Continue reading Perfect Trail Day
Arm Day Number Four
I just woke up. Covered in a fairly thick layer of grime and dried sweat. And I can’t move. I didn’t shower when I got up yesterday. In anticipation of my evening plans. Despite my reservations. And some folks’ taunting. I showed up for Arm Day at PlayFITStayFIT yesterday. At around 4:55. Thought I walked … Continue reading Arm Day Number Four
Failed Ultra Weekend
“Why didn’t you go to the Tuesday night run?” Because Beautiful Beastie yelled at me... For not resting. Before our 50k. Turns out she was right. As usual. I may have overdone it this week. Two early morning runs up Mill Mountain before 5am HIIT class and Thursday night trail run was enough to ruin … Continue reading Failed Ultra Weekend
A Little Day Creek Exploration
Me, delusionally thinking I make the decisions in my life: Tomorrow I’m gonna sleep in, relax with my coffee and books and enjoy a nice day in the air conditioning. It’s going to be lovely. “13 mile loop at our spot tomorrow. 8am.” Me, remembering that I hand my fitness regimen over to other people … Continue reading A Little Day Creek Exploration
Day Creek And Clementines
“My blister has finally made itself fully known. Ima pop it. How much am I gonna regret that decision?” We’re never quite sure of the mileage when Beautiful Beastie leads us into the woods. We just make sure we have water filters with us. Because chances are we’re gonna run out of water at some … Continue reading Day Creek And Clementines
Shine My Way 