I did not get a buckle today. In summary, I did not finish my first #javelinajundred because I decided to drop the race after 95 miles, I didn’t even make it to the next aid station (1.5 mile where we were at that point). I sat on the side of the trail, my pacer tried
I signed up for Skyline to the Sea Marathon because 1) it is simply beautiful down at Saratoga gap, Big Basin and all the way down to the beach, and 2) I needed my last long training run/race before Javelina. It was a hot day but most of the course was shaded with trees, so this helped
People think I am crazy when I run my ultra-races, my colleagues and non-runner friends do not understand why I do this. I run because it gives me time to reflect and listen to my thoughts, especially when I run alone. It also helps me connect with like-minded people when I run in a group,
I had an awesome 20-mile training run in the desert today! I know in order for me to complete Javelina, I need to train in the desert. My sister lives in Las Vegas, so I visited her this weekend, and ran with her trail friends (now my friends too, sort of). We had a zombie
I may have officially gone crazy. I registered for my first 100-mile trail race. It will be Javelina Jundred, this October, in Fountain Hills, Arizona (near Scottsdale). I never said I was not going to do one, I kept the option open. Now that I have completed my triathlon race this year, I’m ready to
