School starts Wednesday. Where the heck did those 5 weeks go? I knew it would go fast, but uhh, that was ridiculous. While I didn't accomplish nearly a fraction of what I planned to accomplish (super-mom here thought she was going to re-organize and make over the entire house while on vacation.) I am excited to go back. And my books, for once, didn't cost me a small fortune. Just the equivalent of 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...]