If you know anything about me at all, you know that I'm in the middle of a road running mid life crisis. I have not completely sworn off putting in miles on the pavement, but I certainly give road running a disapproving glare every time I find myself needing to lace up my road shoes. I'm a trail runner through and through, I pledge my alliance to the dirt, rocks, and roots. So of course I Continue reading →
Archives for October 2016
7 Steps to the Perfect Trail Wedding
Last Friday I did something I thought I would never do...I got married. With a few vows and a signature, I went from Ms. Gannoe to Mrs. Hart. And I couldn't be happier. So without further ado, let me tell you how we pulled off the best trail wedding EVER. Step One: Find yourself the perfect significant other. One that makes you laugh. One that sticks with you through good times and bad, Continue reading →
Pop-Tarts
I should be writing wedding vows, but I'm writing a blog post instead. I am certain none of you are surprised. I can't remember when Facebook released the "on this day" app, but I for one would like to thank Mark Zuckerberg and his cohorts for it. I find it ever so entertaining to look back on exactly what I was doing, racing, or simply blabbering about anywhere from one to 8 years ago (when Continue reading →
TrueMudd 10K Race Recap
I could write an entire post about my personal rise and fall from the world of obstacle course racing. However, this is not that post. So to sum it up as briefly as possible: there was a time in my life where I desperately needed to experience physical pain to cope with emotional heartache, while simultaneously proving my strength and self worth to myself. I found all of that, plus an Continue reading →
Kick the Bad Weather Excuses: #OwnTheRun
This post is sponsored by GORE-TEX on behalf of their #OwnTheRun campaign. It is also brought to you by my personal disdain for soggy socks and wet feet. Let's talk about running with wet feet. How many of you just cringed at simply the thought of it? I know I still do, which is somewhat hilarious, considering the number of mud, trail, and obstacle course runs I've participated in over the Continue reading →
Ragnar Refugees: 2016 Ragnar Trail Relay Carolinas Recap
I sit here writing this post grateful for the fact that I have the electricity to run this laptop, for so many of my neighbors here in Myrtle Beach are without power... and are unsure if they will have any at any point in the next week. This area is absolutely no stranger to hurricanes. A category one hurricane here is comparable to a run of the mill nor'easter back in Vermont. Sure, you fill Continue reading →
