My races haven’t been turning out the way I expected lately. The Austin Marathon was one of them, and honestly I know why. No matter what training approach I try, the real issue has been time and energy. There simply hasn’t been enough of either, especially as I get older. I signed up for the
After continuous DNFs in the last 3 races, including a tough yet humbling one at Javelina Jundred, I was determined to end the year by crossing a finish line. I was getting over a cold and cough from about a week and a half ago, but once I started feeling better, I decided to race
Even without a buckle, my heart is full. More than a finisher medal, the best part of Javelina was having friends from different parts of my life come together. They left behind their significant other, furry babies and life routines to support me in the Sonoran desert in AZ. They didn’t know each other before
This was my birthday race. It’s not the birthday outcome I expected, but this course gave me lessons and plenty to think about for my upcoming A race. The DNF streak continues, as I attempted the Dana Peak 100k yesterday and missed the cutoff for the final 20k loop by just 5 minutes. I’m okay with
The Barkley Fall Classic weekend brought nerves, unexpected life detours, and the usual mix of chasing cutoffs and camaraderie. I met new and familiar faces, shared laughs with Laz (sort of), and soaked in the atmosphere of one of trail running’s most unique events. In the end, I DNF’d again, but came away with lessons,
