A blog about running, CrossFitting, and mom-ing
Now that I’ve had some time to eat and sleep, I’m excited to share everything that went down at the Bandera 100k ultramarathon. And believe me, there’s a whole lot to talk about. From critter sightings to multiple headlamp issues, I’ve got lots of stories to tell. … Read the rest
This was the second week of my 100k taper. This is definitely the longest taper I’ve ever programmed, but I think it will pay off on race day. It was definitely a weird week between Christmas and New Years. I worked Monday through Wednesday, and then had Thursday and Friday off for the holiday. … Read the rest
My last week of 75+ miles is finally in the rear view! As much as I love high mileage training, going from 50 mile training to 100k back to back has really drained my energy reserves. Surviving ultramarathon training has been a lot more challenging than I thought it would be, but I’ve learned so much about trail running and racing that I’m excited to share.… Read the rest
This week was technically my first week of 100k ultra marathon training. I know, I have fully lost my mind with this trail running business, but I just couldn’t not go for it. Going from 50 miles to 62(ish) isn’t exactly a life altering jump; I mean once you’ve run 50 miles, adding a half-marathon probably feels like nothing! … Read the rest
My first 50 mile race felt like a blur. The first 30 miles clicked by without much thought or difficulty, but the last 20 were like a completely different race. Despite the blood, GI distress, and tired feet, I really wanted to savor every single moment.… Read the rest
I RAN A 50 MILE ULTRA MARATHON. That is still insane to me. I knew I would be able to survive a 50 mile race; my body and mind had been preparing to do hard things, and I knew the only way I wouldn’t finish is if I got hurt on the course.… Read the rest
It has finally arrived, the 50 mile ultramarathon taper. For someone who really likes to run, not running quite as much isn’t exactly a vacation. Sure, it’s nice to sleep in a little later and have slightly more energy, but there’s also a little more anxiety and nervous energy that doesn’t have a convenient place to go.… Read the rest
This week was somewhat better for me in regards to my training. But pretty much everything else has been a comedically timed series of unfortunate events. I’ll spare you the woe is me sequence, but here’s the highlights. Work has been pretty bananas, because we have several new contracts coming out at the same time. … Read the rest