to make you feeeeeel proouuudddd?Haha ok, now the Biggest Loser fans are going to have that stuck in their head for the rest of the morning. My apologies.We all have our opinions on the show, from fantastic and motivating, to frivolous and completely unrealistic. I myself have ranted on this very blog about Jillian Michaels and her diet pills, er, I mean "supplements" (eyeball roll). I've heard 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...]