That’s what he named it. The Broad Run Makes No Apologies Loop. Saw that shit on my Strava. After I was done. “You live for this. You don’t ever do the pretty easy trails.” Because y’all won’t tell me where those are!!! Seriously. Even the easy Sunday morning recovery hike to watch the sunrise from … Continue reading Broad Run Makes No Apologies Loop
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Devils Marbleyard Recon
Rogue and I had a plan. Which is to say, we decided we wanted to go see someplace. So we each headed in that general direction. From our individual homes. We needed to recon Devil’s Marbleyard for Fall Risk’s angry ankle. Because I’ve been bamboozled into being her sole guide and chaperone for the last … Continue reading Devils Marbleyard Recon
Day Creek Downpour
100% chance of rain. In the 50’s. That is absolutely sleeping in drinking coffee reading books weather. I should not have to go run in it. “Yes. You have to. I need to live vicariously through you. You sleep in on Wednesday.” Fuck. Fine. And so I woke my lazy ass up at 5:00 am. … Continue reading Day Creek Downpour
Day Creek Runaround
I made the mistake of lying down on my bed. In front of two fans. After my shower. I’m starving. But I can’t get to food. And this little man wants to go for a walk. But I can’t make my legs work. It’s all Skratch’s fault. He’d been talking about Broad Mountain Run since … Continue reading Day Creek Runaround
Let’s See Where This Goes
We had a plan. We often do. I needed to do my Trail Nut Half Marathon. Rogue needed to do her Marine Corps Half Marathon. And for whatever reason. When she suggested we run the Mill Mountain Mayhem course. I really thought we were talking about Falling Creek Park. Where Trail Nut happens. And not … Continue reading Let’s See Where This Goes
Conquering the Cove
Took my trail shoes off before I got in the car for the drive home last night. Dear mother. The smell. Well, those have to live outside now. I’m not sure Fall Risk wanted to go to the Cove yesterday. Specifically. But she’d expressed a desire to do so in the past. So, she agreed … Continue reading Conquering the Cove
Spontaneous Promiseland 50k++
I had a real hard time fully committing. I told y’all I been slothy lately. And also super emotional. But also I haven’t run at all this week. Which felt like a taper week. So...maybe I had been unintentionally preparing for a surprise 50k++? When GJB suggested it, I kind of took in the idea … Continue reading Spontaneous Promiseland 50k++
Elevator Shaft Meander
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
I Need To Start Asking More Questions
It should be evident to y'all. At this point. That I am highly susceptible to the power of suggestion. I will go along with just about anything. Without asking many questions. And I really need to learn to ask more questions. I'm not entirely sure which plan formed first. Running the Blue Ridge Half Thursday … Continue reading I Need To Start Asking More Questions
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
Shine My Way 