“The moment that I step outside So many reasons for me to run and hide I can’t do the little things I hold so dear ‘Case it’s all those little things that I fear” -No Doubt Ok… today I’m taking to the blog to vent a little, about an issue that constantly plagues … More Just a Girl
Shenipsit Strider group post-Traprock 2013. Photo Courtesy of Scott Livingston A little over a week ago, on April 13, I took on my first event of the season; The Traprock 50k at Penwood State Park in Bloomfield CT. If you recall,I made a very ill-advised attempt at this course last year, with my bum knee. … More Traprock 50k 2013 Race Report
This winter I decided to get my butt out there and try some snowshoe running and racing. Boy, am I glad I did. The whole point of this blog is to share my love of the outdoors and trying new adventures with all of you… and this was just another step along that journey. Needless … More Peak Races Snowshoe Half Marathon Race Report
So, my two weeks of super healthy clean livin’ (well, eating) has come to an end. I must say, when this started I thought I would be absolutely drooooooling for this day. I pictured myself ravenously diving into all of the things I “couldn’t” have over the past two weeks (lying comatose under a pile … More Detox Wrap-Up… Reflections on Eating Well
Greetings from extremely healthy diet world! I’m happy to say that I have made it to day 5 in one piece. I certainly miss my coffee, but overall I’m doing pretty well. There have been many temptations along the way so far, but I’ve been a good girl. I even made it through a night … More Detox Day 5… I’m still alive!
The Vermont 50 has come and gone for another year… and I am thrilled to report another successful finish. I have been running through the day in my head since race day…. here goes my attempt to summarize this day! Race morning check-in. Yes, I’m wearing a raccoon ear-flap hat The day started … More Vermont 50 2012 Race Report
Well, it’s 2 days to go until the 2012 edition of the Vermont 50 kicks off on Sunday, September 30, at the crack of dawn. This is an event that I have loved from the moment I set foot on the course for my very first ultra, the 50k here in 2008. Celebrating our 50k … More Mind Games… Vermont 50 Style
I’m happy to report that things are going very well. I passed my “checkup” and am moving on to the next level, starting out with a new set of strength circuits and some running! 🙂 I definitely have a new perspective on my training since beginning my work with Kurt and Al at Pursuit Athletic … More Good things to come
Well, my goal was to finish one lap of the Traprock 50k last Saturday – and I did! I had signed up for the race well before my knee took me out of the game, but I was hoping to feel well enough to at least do one of the laps and experience the course. … More Traprock 50k “Race” Report 2012
Well, my goal was to finish one lap of the Traprock 50k last Saturday – and I did! I had signed up for the race well before my knee took me out of the game, but I was hoping to feel well enough to at least do one of the laps and experience the course. … More Traprock 50k "Race" Report 2012
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