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
Ok, So Now What…
Thirteen years. This was my home for 13 years. I’m not sure how I feel...- So, I’m fairly certain that I’ve been in some form of low level depression for the last year. I don’t know if that’s really a thing. I haven’t looked at a DSM in about ten years. But if it’s not … Continue reading Ok, So Now What…
Holiday Lake 50k Virtual
It has been almost a year since I ran my last ultra. I have not been maintaining my fitness since then. My body is very clear on this point. But GJB and I want our Holiday Lake hats. So we needed to get our virtual run in. And we could’ve done the actual course. With, … Continue reading Holiday Lake 50k Virtual
Christmas Mountain Waterpark
Water parks in February. Wouldn’t have been my first choice. But I was in a dark place this weekend. For a few reasons. Mostly just one. One is really all it takes to send me into the darkness these days. I blame hormones. And assholes. So GJB put Christmas Mountain on the schedule. More as … Continue reading Christmas Mountain Waterpark
Holiday Lake 50k…
Ultrarunners are ridiculous. We are. We are absolutely ridiculous humans. That do ridiculous things. Without question. My new Holiday Lake 50k race shirt may be one of my most traumatic. And I didn't even run the race. But I'm gonna wear the hell out of this shirt. Let me tell you why. Got a snow … Continue reading Holiday Lake 50k…
