the (mis)adventures of an ultrarunner
Week 4! The last week of the first official build. Here’s a snapshot of the stats: This week I was on the course itself twice. I finally forced myself had to opportunity to get back out on the DRT (Duncan Ridge Trail) for a long day of training aka a Mini Dragon. I also helped …
I have a tattoo on my wrist that was created to be a daily reminder for me. On my left wrist, written in my own script, are etched the words “Make War”. I am rarely transparent about what this means to me, not because I want to hide anything, but because it is not an …
I already know this is a bad idea.
Run... But not until you're tired. Not until you've had enough. Run... So far that there is no turning back. So fast, you're convinced you're untouchable. So much, you question your own sanity. Run until you drench every last layer. Run until your shoes wear thin. Run to it. Run for it. Run away from …
Before I write, let me backtrack a little bit. Summer was amazing! After Amber and I road tripped from San Diego to San Francisco, I took off to the beach, and then spent the remainder of my summer with my 5 and 7 year old, Brett and Brooklyn, in the Smoky mountains. My goal was …
Do you run? Awesome!!! Want to make sure you REALLY run? Well honestly, your sweat, endorphin flow, and great mood really aren't enough evidence. There are some critical steps you must take to ensure your run credibility and legitimacy. See below... You run.You upload it. If Facebook doesn't get to know that you suffered through …
When I put on my shoes... I put on my courage. I put on my strength. I focus on my goals, and my dreams--I put everything I hope to be deep inside of those two soles. When I tie up my laces... I tie up my insecurities. I tie up my doubts. I tie up who I …
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. …
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Daniel is a genius nickname creator. He gives nicknames to people he really likes, people he hates, and people he thinks generally just deserve a good nickname- and people he respects. Take our friend Sean for instance. In our home, Sean isn't Sean. He is "Fig". Fig came about a long time ago during the …
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