This journey began for me several years ago. After watching a video of the course there was something that called me. For years I have thought about it, dreamed of days on end running in the mountains. For years I never signed up. I thought about the cost, the time, and the fact I always… Continue reading Moab 240
I loved this race! The course was one of the prettiest courses I have ever run. The entire way had a view. Each place I found myself so happy to be. There was lots of climbing and wonderful downhill. Plenty of straight paths to stretch out the legs. Technical and runnable all in one. I… Continue reading No Business 100 2019
“Running is about finding your inner peace, and so is a life well lived.” Dean KarnazesThis is where it all began for me. Although I had run 50 miles before running a 100 , on a trail was not my dream. Todd ran Western in 1998 and wanted to go to the training camp on… Continue reading Western States 2019
Wow! There is so much to say about this experience. I learned a lot about myself and left feeling as though I had grown as a person inside. This race was, I think , the hardest race I have done in the US. There was so much climbing, lots of downhill , and nothing flat. … Continue reading Wasatch 100 2018
It has been awhile since I have written a blog or anything for that matter. I think often of things I would to say or share and never take the time. Over the years Todd and I have put on races, first triathlons, duathlons, then trails runs. We have put on road races from 5ks… Continue reading Life is Changing
The first year for this race was 2004, maybe 2003. This place has always had a special place in my heart. I have spent many hours running those trails while training for other events. I thought how great it was to run a loop, refuel, then go again. That is when I decided to… Continue reading Otter Creek 2017
I love this race! This makes the fourth year I have I have attended this event. It can be a love hate relationship, it is flat, very flat! Fast times and no excuses to take walk breaks, which makes mountains so nice. It is a mind game. There are so many things I would… Continue reading Tunnel Hill 2017
One week ago today I woke up to prepare myself for the adventure of UTMB. For me it was not a race. It was something I have spent the last year and a half planning and preparing for. I felt ready and nervous. I arrived in Chamonix on August 23. I am so glad I… Continue reading UTMB
Today is August 1, 2017. One month to the day of UTMB. I cannot believe it is coming so fast! The time flies by and I am afraid I will not be ready. Unlike any other race I have done in the past this requires so much more thought and planning. It will be the hardest… Continue reading One Month till UTMB
Utmb is coming fast. I cannot believe how time flies. I spent so much time thinking about how I am going to afford a plane ticket and where I am to stay, that I fear I have not put in enough miles. Really, not just miles but how do I train for the hills and carry so much… Continue reading UTMB update…
