I am now a week since the race. I am still having a hard time putting together the words. I’ve been in a writing slump all summer, I didn’t do a race recap of Titletown Ultra 8 hr, or Standhope Ultra 60K in Idaho. The first race I didn’t think there was much to writeContinue reading “Mountain Lakes 100 recap”
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MadCity 100K Recap
This race each year turns out to be the litmus test of my winter fitness, or I like to think that’s how it is going to be. Last year I went into the race with zero expectations and still pulled out a decent performance with a nasty cold and limited training, so this year inContinue reading “MadCity 100K Recap”
Run Across WI
Part I: The Why. One of the most asked questions over the past few days has been: “How did you choose to run across WI?” There isn’t a concrete answer for that, it really was as simple as, no one had done that before in the way I wanted and during the time of yearContinue reading “Run Across WI”
A bittersweet beginning
As I sit here almost a week after my 35th birthday, I can’t help but to smile. In doing so I almost feel guilty. There is no secret that last year was a rough go for me in many aspects of my life. I was challenged mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Within those challenges IContinue reading “A bittersweet beginning”
Skipping Rocks
Spending time with my siblings is almost always a good time. Today was no exception. We had this day planned for months, a holiday weekend where my sister would visit from Minnesota, we would visit the farm together and then take a trip to a beautiful state park that borders on the Wisconsin River: Wyalusing.Continue reading “Skipping Rocks”
Vermont 2018 race recap
This post has taken longer to write than others. I feel as though I have told the story 100 times already. I feel this race also sort of flew under the radar, in a storytelling sort of way. But, alas here I go. I started my trip by going the opposite way and into anotherContinue reading “Vermont 2018 race recap”
Let us get real
We all talk about being “real,” we encourage each other to show our true selves, show the grit, the pain, the heartache. That’s a bunch of bullshit. We say it like we are going to open up our shell and share together all kumbaya style. But, in reality we want to see it from others,Continue reading “Let us get real”
The sun is shining on a dark time
A year ago this day started like every other, it was Monday so it was an off day from running. I am sure I slept in and drank a few cups of coffee before heading into the bakery for my shift. I am on my way to lead the beginning running group for the DreambankContinue reading “The sun is shining on a dark time”
All the running things!
Wowza, What a whirlwind few months!! First news is becoming a Timex athlete. I am honored to be their first branch outside of triathalons and into running. In early march I was fortunate to attend their annual training camp and meet my teammates in Tuscon, AZ. What a great experience being around like minded athletesContinue reading “All the running things!”
MadCity Recap
Wowza, What a whirlwind few months!! First news is becoming a Timex athlete. I am honored to be their first branch outside of triathalons and into running. In early march I was fortunate to attend their annual training camp and meet my teammates in Tuscon, AZ. What a great experience being around like minded athletesContinue reading “MadCity Recap”
