"It's going to suck whether you train or not. May as well go for it." Apparently that's what I said to Scratch a few years ago when he got duped into signing up for Blue Ridge Marathon, his first marathon, less than a week before the race. He placed in the top ten for his … Continue reading BRM: Seeking New Friend Group
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Kicking off BRM Training
One week out. Kicked off my Blue Ridge Marathon training this morning. One week out from the race. It went shockingly unwell. I blame Fall Risk. She jumped up and did a last-second Spartan last weekend. Leading me to believe that I, too, can still do stupid shit like rhat, too. I also blame GJB. … Continue reading Kicking off BRM Training
Bastardized Blue Ridge Virtual Marathon
I keep clearing my throat. I think there may still be a little piece of cheeseburger lodged in there. See, what happened was... People kept posting about the need for volunteers for Blue Ridge Marathon. And I kept worrying about how in hell I was gonna run Promiseland 50k++ the week after running Blue Ridge … Continue reading Bastardized Blue Ridge Virtual Marathon
Run Blue Ridge
It's Blue Ridge Marathon day. All my friends posted their race outfits yesterday, and I'm sitting here at 4:30 in the morning downing coffee and digging through three laundry baskets full of unfolded clothes trying to find a running bra and a left sock. Seriously. A left sock. Because Feetures and Balega don't think I'm … Continue reading Run Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge 10k Party
This pic is of last year's Blue Ridge Double Marathon. See those shoes? Those shoes were only about two months old there. They're over a year old now. They've seen a lot of miles. The Blue Ridge Double, Conquer the Cove 25k, Night Train 50k, 6,000 feet up Mt. Mitchel. Alllll of the ridiculously fun … Continue reading Blue Ridge 10k Party
Strange Nighttime Runs
You know what makes the best runs? Cold. And dark. And creepy trees. All of my running friends can just stop it. I can hear you. It's true. I hate being cold. Hate. It. But there's magic in running in the cold, dark night. Stars shining clearly in the night sky. The eery quiet of … Continue reading Strange Nighttime Runs
Snow Day
The first snow run of the year is always my favorite. It always takes me back to my first running crew, back in Lancaster. There were only three of us. Generally not enough to claim a crew, but one of us was named Mad Dog, so I feel like that gave us crew credentials. Because … Continue reading Snow Day
Blue Ridge Double Marathon and FOMO
Got an email today about the Blue Ridge Marathon. Double. The Double Marathon. Apparently there are 17 spots left. For the Double. Admittedly, I haven't registered for BRM yet because I can't decide on which distance to do. I wasn't really considering doing the Double this year. You know, because last year I learned that … Continue reading Blue Ridge Double Marathon and FOMO
Today I Earned a Crown and Restriction
Finished up Virginia's Blue Ridge Triple Crown today. With the Star City Half. I didn't get a crown at the end. I really wanted a crown. Pretty sure I earned one. Apparently I did get a medal, though. That my running partner picked up for me. Because I'm walking-impaired now. North Mountain did some damage … Continue reading Today I Earned a Crown and Restriction
It’s a Fruit That Tastes Like Meat
I ate jackfruit tonight. I'm not entirely sure what jackfruit is. I was afraid to look it up beforehand because I was worried about what I'd learn. My fears were justified. Wisegeek describes it this way: "The ripening fruits have an odor that has been compared to the smell of rotting onions. This often discourages … Continue reading It’s a Fruit That Tastes Like Meat
Shine My Way 