"Do snakes have ears?" I don't know anything about snakes. If we're friends on social media, you've probably seen the video of my Tiny Brazilian trying to convince a North Mountain rattlesnake to move off trail so we could pass. Because we had a challenge to do. And she was impeding progress. We never finished … Continue reading The GJBeat Episode 5
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Awkward Neighborhood Runs
They’re both gorgeous! This observation shouldn’t have garnered an odd look. And a hesitant “yes they are...” But I’m losing my social cues. Because 2020. So when I said, “They’re both gorgeous.” I nodded back down the road. At his wife. And the dog she was walking. Instead of also at the dog he was … Continue reading Awkward Neighborhood Runs
The GJBeat Episode 8
When you live in the Roanoke area. You are required to take a photo on the ledge of McAfee Knob. McAfee's Knob. MacAfee Knob. However you say it. You have to take a pic. It's the law. But then you don't ever have to go back again. If you don't want. I've been forced up … Continue reading The GJBeat Episode 8
Introvert Restoration
I just spent the 30 minute drive home. Screaming obscenities. Into the ether. It’s my mother’s fault. I was supposed to run the TWOT yesterday. Mostly because I like saying it. I’ve had a lot of those “I was supposed to run...” days lately. This pandemic. I went into it strong. I was averaging 60-70 … Continue reading Introvert Restoration
Chiro Update
Chiro Doc Sub (assuming she was communicating with a reasonable human with solid self-preservation instincts): “So any pain? Have you tried running yet?” Me (assuming she didn’t need to be bothered with complaints of pain): Nope. My hips are just a little sore. But I’ve been icing them. I was gonna ask if I could … Continue reading Chiro Update
New Chiro Doc
Warning: I am drinking as I write this. I just emptied the last of my peanut butter whiskey and chocolate liqueur into a glass. With some almond milk. And chocolate syrup. And I’m just going all in on it. Because look it. It’s necessary. But I think I’m still lucid enough to relay my most … Continue reading New Chiro Doc
Late to the DeFo Special Party
I just fell. In the bathroom. I went to go pee. And as I sat down. I wasn't aimed quite right. At the toilet. Because I hadn't finished my coffee yet. So, I couldn't really process information. So, I ended up kind of wedged. In between the toilet and the sink. It's fine. Because it … Continue reading Late to the DeFo Special Party
The Pain Collective
I feel like maybe I misled y’all. When I posted this pic And captioned it with some whining about injuring my knee. So now y’all sending me caring hearts and sad faces and speedy recovery wishes and “awww baby girls.” And I appreciate all of it. The attention. Because me. But I mean. Y’all understand … Continue reading The Pain Collective
The DeFo Special
“Should we be worried about the wind?” There are probably a lot of things we should be worried about, BB. We do enough dumb shit. That running through the outer remnants of a hurricane seems like child’s play. Except also this route is definitely not child’s play. Basically, how this works, is Beautiful Beastie gets … Continue reading The DeFo Special
Cove Mountain Struggle
“Que haces hoy? Trabajando?” That’s what the Mexican restaurant dude asked me. As he handed me my food. After glancing down at my feet. Nope. Como se dice I’m just gross. “Ok. You go have a nice day.” I should note that this was the same restaurant where, a few years ago, I confused and … Continue reading Cove Mountain Struggle
