Only my second repeated race, and this one is really keeper. I got in a surprise 50K+ and had a blast…
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Race Recap: Joseph Maley Foundation 5K
This race was a long time coming, full of firsts and surprises. My Joseph Maley Foundation 5K / USATF Indiana 5K Championships recap…
Race Recap: DINO Brown County 15K
This race! What a joy fest. I signed up for the DINO Brown County 15K more as a training run for the Indiana Trail 50 Mile than as a race. This changed my whole attitude and approach…
Race Recap: Carmel Marathon 2021
Marathon #15 is in the books! Carmel Marathon, 3:35:08. It feels weird to get a two-minute and change PR and still be disappointed. I was swinging for something bigger, but my legs fell apart. Luckily I had enough time in the bank to make my C goal: a PR in any amount…
2020 Tecumseh Trail 50K
It was a challenging day out on the trails for my second ultra at Tecumseh Trail 50K. But isn’t that the name of the game?
#WomxnRunTheVote Relay
Here’s a totally different kind of race recap! My experience from the 680-mile team relay to support Black Voters Matter…
Boston Marathon 2020
After many false starts, re-dos, and uncertainties, Boston Marathon 2020, the very flat, Indiana, virtual edition is a wrap. I wasn’t even sure if I wanted to do a virtual marathon, but I am so glad I did. This was really the best for so many reasons…
Accidental Art & Subliminal Messages
Reuniting with the trails after weeks of only road running opened my heart wonderfully wide. I also got some interesting surprises from my phone at the end of the run…
Olympic Trials Marathon Weekend
What a time to be a runner in the US. The weekend billed as America’s Marathon Weekend was nothing short of amazing, and I’m so glad I made the trip. I’ve tried to find the perfect words to describe the vibe, and the best I’ve come up with is…
My 1st 10K: Jingle Bell Run 2019
My debut 10K was nearly also my first DNS. I am pretty shocked I was able to make it to the start line.