I haven't had the opportunity to write a race recap since October, so forgive me if this is long winded. It might be the concussion (more on that), or the dehydration. But it's not everyday you read a snowshoe race recap, so I hope you enjoy. Months ago, I discovered that the annual Peak Race's snowshoe race was going to be held on my birthday. Now, let's get one thing straight: I Continue reading →
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Death…for Life.
Ultra runners are no strangers to race registration lotteries. You see, in the trail and ultra running world, races are more often than not held in forests, parks, or on mountains that simply cannot accommodate the thousands (or tens of thousands) of participants you see in traditional road … [Read More...]
Miles and Menstrual Cycles: How Your Period Affects Your Running
As a female runner, there are a few circumstances and considerations we have to take that our male counterparts do not. Like, finding a sports bra that actually works. Running while pregnant, post-partum, or breastfeeding. Or the topic of todays post: how your period affects your running and … [Read More...]
The 8th Forgotten Fear: Florence
It's probably not healthy to be so viscerally angry at a hurricane. But here we are. Last week when I sat down to write about the number of random fears that were causing me anxiety about the upcoming Barkley Fall Classic, I failed to list a direct hit of my house and hometown by a massive … [Read More...]