I have a new found appreciation for my heart and all the hard work it does for me to keep showing up. This is an ode and thank you to my workhorse heart.
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Ultra Recovery
My tried and true marathon recovery tricks translated pretty well to recovering from my first ultra: lots of eating and walking, basically! Though it certainly required much more patience…
Indiana Trail 50 Mile Race Recap
One of my long-term life goals is in the books! My first ultra (and first trail race too). Indiana Trail 50 Mile challenged me, but brought much joy too.
Volunteer Virgin No More
No more excuses. I finally did something I have been meaning to do for a long, long time: volunteer for a race. It was a total bonus starting with an all-female race.
Testing, Testing: Fuel for the Trail
How much food can I put back during a 31 mile run? A whole heck of a lot it turns out. At least I’ve got the fueling part of ultra running dialed in!
New Terrain
Mixing things up from the race recaps and general running posts. This is more of an ode to running and some thoughts on transitioning to trails from the hills of Equinunk, Pennsylvania.
Did somebody say donuts?
The summer of trying new things continues with my first stab at competitive eating. I think I may still have a donut hole somewhere in my gullet. But first, an attempt at a mile PR…
2019 8-Hour Dream Endurance Relay
I finally participated in this close-to-home endurance event. My hottest race day yet, and I’d do it all over again if I could, surprise ending included!
2019 Missoula Marathon Recap
Let me join the choir of those singing the praises of Missoula Marathon. Stunning scenery and plenty of little, thoughtful touches add up to something special. And a good outcome for me didn’t hurt!
It’s Okay to Try New Things
I was kind of intimidated about my first ever track meet. A relaxed vibe from the organizers and some supportive team mates made for an awesome and memorable experience.