Category: Race Reports

HYROX Miami Race Report

First HYROX race completed! I had a wonderful time at my first HYROX at Miami Beach, completing the Women’s Doubles with my sister (her second one), plus a bonus Miami Beach vacation.  We always do race-cation right! Our race was at 4 PM on Friday, April 3rd.  I wasn’t quite sure how to fuel, so



Marathon #52 (Austin) – Not the Race I Planned, But One I’m Grateful For

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



Finding Growth in a DNF: My 2025 Barkley Fall Classic Story

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,



Hill Country Strong Trail Run 60k- 3rd Capt’n Karl’s Night Series

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



Pedernales Falls 60K – Capt Karl Night Series, Race 1

From sunset to sunrise, this race tested me.  Hot. Humid. Brutal. Temps were close to 90°F at the 7 p.m. start and didn’t let up all night. I haven’t run at night in a long time—and definitely not in training. That’s exactly why I signed up for this: Pedernales Falls 60K, part of the Capt’n