Here's what I've realized about me. This week. When my back is at its absolute angriest, there are exactly two things that make it feel better. Rogue's elbows. And lifting heavy things. And when my soul is at its absolute tiredest, there are exactly three things that restore it. Running mountains. Working with kids. And … Continue reading BRM Volunteer Restoration
New Pandemic Greeting
Only five more weeks of school. I refuse to count the sixth week. Because I’m going to spend that one locked in my office. Pretending standardized testing. And truancy. And allll of the just really awful things our kids are experiencing. Are not actual things. Just gonna be staring off into the void. Until June … Continue reading New Pandemic Greeting
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
Hoop Hole Adventure
I’m lying here. Watching the sun rise. Outside my window. I mean, not the actual sun. I can’t see that from my window. I can only see the sight of the new speakeasy they’re gonna build. But I can see it’s getting light out. It’s the last day of Spring Break. And I’ve committed to … Continue reading Hoop Hole Adventure
Spring Break Trail Rules
I said the words Spring Break to Beautiful Beastie a week ago. And her brain started doing what it does. And it kicked it off with that Jennings Creek madness. On Saturday. And kept working from there. So, she decided to take Tiny Brazilian and I to her favorite place. In the entire world. Hanging … Continue reading Spring Break Trail Rules
Spring Break Kickoff
Just had a 13 minute conversation with one of my neighbors. Without being awkward even once. I mean...it was probably something like 13 minutes. Obviously I don’t know exactly how long the conversation was. I wasn’t...timing it...or anything... So I’m feeling pretty good about my start to Spring Break. I kicked it off with 20 … Continue reading Spring Break Kickoff
Gym Return
I’m lying here in bed. Fantasizing. About coffee. It’s ready. I can smell it. But it’s all the way in the next room. I don’t think I can make it there. I’ve been coaching Cross Country. Which means I don’t get home until 6:30 or 7:30 every night. But that’s fine. Because sometimes. If head … Continue reading Gym Return
Photo Accuracy
"Did you...put a picture of yourself...in my office?" Huh? I mean, I'm a Leo and all. So it’s not a crazy question. It’s not entirely outside the realm of possibility. But no. I did not... "Hey! Did you put a picture of you in my mailbox?" *sigh* No. No, I did not. "Hey! Anyone want … Continue reading Photo Accuracy
Terrapin Mountain 50k
I was so ready. I was so emotionally prepared for this one. I maybe wasn’t physically prepared. But I was fully mentally and emotionally prepared. For Terrapin 50k. I’d read through all the emails. And watched Zealand’s race briefing videos. I’d even reviewed the course. Not, like, reviewed the course. Not, like, a map or … Continue reading Terrapin Mountain 50k
Apartment Thoughts
Day Four of apartment living. What, exactly, does one use to clean a gym floor. I kept thinking that my shoes were wet. Somehow. Because of the squeaking. But then I remembered that I live in a gymnasium. Which honestly feels pretty appropriate for a pandemic. But also, I’m getting my second vaccine today. So … Continue reading Apartment Thoughts
