For the past three years, I’ve attempted to take my running journey from “Ultra Crazy Runner” to just “Crazy Runner” by participating in my favorite marathon: the annual Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon. I would say it’s tradition, but really it’s just more of a personal running vendetta.
The Heart of a Runner
A few months ago while I was out at Badwater, I got a text from my good friend, Beth McCurdy: “Hey girl, I want to talk to you about something, I have an idea. Call me when you get back to Georgia.” At the time, I was out exploring Red Rock, the Grand Canyon, and working at the greatest races of all time in Death Valley (Badwater) so I pushed the text to the back of my mind. I didn’t think of it again until I got home. Funny though, because that little text would ultimately turn into one of the most inspiring experiences of my life…
Badwater, Branding & Deep Thoughts
After Jen and I road tripped all the way from Vegas to Death Valley, it was time to ditch the wheels and find the party. We then joined the race director, Chris Kostman, and his soon-to-be wife Laurie Streff, lounging by the pool drinking fruity drinks and waiting for runners… Bahhhaha! Just kidding. No actually we found the pair doing exactly what you’d expect an RD to be doing before one of the most meticulously executed running events in the world: preparing and polishing every last detail of Badwater. Continue reading “Badwater, Branding & Deep Thoughts”
How to Be Ultra Cool
I’ve never met a truly elite ultra athlete that I didn’t like. Ever. I know several, too. All of them have talent just oozing from their pores, world championship titles and records on their legs, and the most humble sense of self to top it all off.
But if you move a step lower than the ultra talented, sub 13 hour 100 miler dudes, to just a fraction lower…No. Lower…Okay..Just a little lower than that….STOP! BINGO!!! Right there at the almost-almost-not quite-elite-but-still-talented runners, you will find the hidden gems of serious ultra coolness. You can usually spot these shining stars decked out in their favorite brand errr their sponsor’s gear, and no doubt at the very very front of the pack, taking life-and all things running-very very seriously.
Mellow Mushroom, Dragon Tattoos, & a Very Epic 26.2 Finish
So, I wrote a really awesome post a couple of days ago recapping the weekend. It was all about my intense love for the mountains and friends and life and what have you…..
……and then somehow it was completely deleted right before my eyes. Grrr. I wanted to punch someone in the face! For real. But the only person I could punch was myself, because I was the one that hit the delete button. Shame.
So, sorry ’bout your luck, but you now get the highly condensed version sans all of my estrogen laced, schizophrenic banter. Maybe that’s a good thing? I’m not even going to proofread this one. I apologize if it is incoherent, rambling, and overall just filled with absolute suckiness.
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Trail Time Pics
I hate when somebody takes posed pictures of me. It feels unnatural….(probably because it is unnatural.) I guess it was fun to be in spikes & trail gear, and not a dress! Thanks, Dan!:) solespikes.com
UCU.com chat with Jen Segger
I had the opportunity to chat with Salomon athlete Jen Segger about her new trail running camp in Canada. It looks like a ton of fun & she’s offering 10% off registration to UCU readers. Check it out:) http://www.ultrachicksunite.com/2012/03/want-to-go-to-trail-running-camp.html?m=1
Double Top 100: LOST
..ahh, and somehow LOST makes its way to my blogosphere again today.
Yes, in a word, the inaugural Double Top 100 can be summed up for me as “lost”. I was lost physically, mentally, emotionally, and every other-ally I can think of. I want to retrace my steps for you, and take you along on my little mini-journey. It wasn’t too terribly exciting, and I didn’t learn anything spectacular. But I always try to take something from every experience thrown my way. So buckle up for the real recap:
The 100 That Wasn’t & The Ashley That Isn’t
I was so pumped to do this race.
Anyways… here’s the “recap”:
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Starting to Wonder if its Over
Today I spent the day in deep thought. Why? Because I had absolutely nothing else to do!
ASHRUNS100s 