Questions and thoughts of a seasoned and confused runner

I've been thinking about this training plan and marathon business a lot lately, and it's brought up some interesting thoughts and questions. I've been a runner since my junior year of high school (1997) - twenty two years. I've run at different capacities during my life (Don't worry, it's just a tiny recap. Not as...

Just get both feet out the door – or so they say

First official week of NJ 26.2 training I'm sure you've heard people say, "Just get both feet out the door and you'll be fine." I know I've said it many times and it usually works. However, it doesn't always work and certainly didn't work this week. All I can say is that I'm glad that...

Getting personal

I was hesitant to write anything about this but it's my life and my blog. It isn't about running (until the end) or outdoor adventure, but I just need to write it out. I am 37 years old, married with no kids, and am currently on birth control. But you're 37, and married, and you...

I have gone ahead despite the pounding in my heart that says: turn back.

The quote in my featured image could not be more true for this post and for my life at this moment... It has been almost a week since our Mt. Baker summit which left lots of things swirling around in my mind - about mountaineering, Mt. Denali, and being a part of this team. Respect...

Mt. Evans Ascent Race Report

Mt. Evans Ascent - 14.5 miles - June 9, 2018 I signed up for the Mt. Evans Ascent mostly to get in some altitude training. I haven't really ran at altitudes that high, and I knew it'd likely be a run/walk situation. Nonetheless, good training no matter what. Weather warning from the race director: "The...