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,
Careers aren’t always linear; but what matters is having a goal, and pursuing it. I wasn’t very goal-oriented when I was younger, but once I started college, I learned the importance of setting and pursuing goals. With my grandfather and father both CPAs, accounting felt like the natural choice, even if I didn’t fully realize
CK Reveille Peak wrapped up the Capt’n Karl Night Trail Series, where I signed up for the 60k distance. Out of the four races, I completed three, with one DNF at Muleshoe Bend when heat and nutrition challenges got the better of me (although I completed a 50k before timing out). At Reveille Peak, I
Originally set for Colorado Bend State Park, the race location changed twice due to severe flooding across Central TX, first to San Saba, then finally to an equestrian center in Killeen. The race was renamed Hill Country Strong Trail Run, with proceeds supporting flood relief efforts. Huge kudos to the RD for the quick pivot
Hot and humid night at the CK Muleshoe Bend 60k. I DNF’d after 31 miles, missing the cutoff. We started 7 PM Saturday. The course is a 9-ish mile loop we did 4 times through a small park with rolling hills and dense tree coverage. While shade wasn’t needed for a night race, the
