The best cure for illness is running. That's a thing. Right? Or how about this. The best cure for the vampire parasite is mountain running. Because by climbing up 3,000 feet, you're closer to the sun. Thus exposing the parasite to the very thing that destroys it. That makes sense, right? Ok. I don't know. … Continue reading Adventures in POO
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Psht. We Totally Had It
So, y'all know that Rogue and I haven't been ... how do you say it ... Training? I mean we don't ever really train in the traditional sense. But if we know we've committed to a race, we'll ramp up our mileage a bit. All of a sudden. Kind of hurky jerky. And call it … Continue reading Psht. We Totally Had It
Claw Hands
Yesterday morning my co-worker walked into the office carrying a big bowl of cherries. And announced, to me, that she is allergic to cherries. And that she would then commence eating them. All of them. Because they are her favorite. She followed that announcement up with the declaration that she never eats them alone. I … Continue reading Claw Hands
Hi-Dee-Hoe’n With The Crew
Guess who's sweeping the lower 10 miles of the CtC marathon? Yeah. Stop laughing. I'm feeling pretty confident about it. I successfully led a group through the Hi-Dee-Hoe Loop yesterday morning. I did. Except by successfully led, I mean that I was forced out in front and stopped at all intersections (and maybe even a … Continue reading Hi-Dee-Hoe’n With The Crew
RPM Death Clicks
I awoke this morning to this little girl sidled up alongside my back using my body as a bunker as she smacked the biggest cat on the butt and called him names. That's not the way you want to wake up. Because biggest cat is eventually gonna hit his boiling point and turn around to … Continue reading RPM Death Clicks
A Promiseland Parallel Run
I'm not sure it's actually parallel. Because geometry. I'm not even sure where Promiseland is in relation to Day Creek. This is just where they sent us to keep us out of the way. I'm out here wandering around Day Creek Trailhead while I wait for Rogue to get here. Just looking for a gate. … Continue reading A Promiseland Parallel Run
Mild Adventure Week
I just rolled up into Easter Sunday dinner at my mom n ems with the dirt and smell of an 8 mile hike on me. I did put on mostly clean sweats and t-shirt before I headed in. And washed my hands once I got in there. But sweat is sweat and mud is mud … Continue reading Mild Adventure Week
Volunteer of the Year
I'm not allowed to touch my phone. Until I get to my volunteer spot. Because Goatfinder didn't think Josh understood. He doesn't read my blog. He hasn't run trails with me. He really only ever sees me at a finish line. When I've successfully navigated a race course. With the help of a LOT of … Continue reading Volunteer of the Year
How My Introvert Brain Works
I've been reading about myself lately. I'm a desperate introvert. I need down time. I can become a pretty awful human if I'm forced to people too much for too long without any down time. I will go into full shut down mode right in the middle of a conversation. It seriously just hits out … Continue reading How My Introvert Brain Works
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
Shine My Way 