As many of you know, my sister, a runner and triathlete (Ironman at that!) is a cancer survivor. Malignant melanoma to be exact, diagnosed at the young age of 34. It an odd twist of events, it was Holly and her cancer that suckered inspired me into running in the first place. But I'm not here today to tell that story again. Instead, I want to talk about something that is very much a reality and Continue reading →
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The Pros & Cons of Running with Trekking Poles
Ultramarathon reality check: it seems like the further you run, the more gear you're going to need. If you're new to the trail and ultra scene, you may be wondering if trekking poles are an integral piece of running equipment that you should invest in. The answer, of course, is "maybe". As with … [Read More...]
5 Reasons to Go to Upstate Ultra’s Trail Running Camp for Big Kids
This past weekend my husband Geoff and I had the pleasure of heading to Burnsville, North Carolina to spend four days of running and camping fun at Upstate Ultra's Mt. Mitchell Trail Camp for Big Kids. I won't lie: coming from Myrtle Beach (aka sea level) to participate in a trail running camp on … [Read More...]
“Get Over Yourself.” My EMPOWER Summer Camp Story
Whenever I return from a weekend race or event, one of two things happens. Often, I'm impatient to get to my computer and transfer my experience onto the screen, word vomit style. Or, I'm hesitant to share my experience, because I'm still internalizing the events and trying to figure out how to … [Read More...]