Running Calendar 2012:
Bridle Trails 50k [January 28th]
Gorge Waterfalls 50K [March 25th]
Yakima Skyline 25k [April 21st]
Redmond Watershed 12 Hour [May 19th]
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I could have been ninth!
Continental Divide USATF 10K Trail Championships, Laurel Springs NC Saturday was a big day for crazy running pal, motherjoggerblogger Andrea, and I. We hit the road and headed northward to Laurel Springs, NC for the Continental Divide USATF 10km trail … Continue reading
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Enough with the Snakes!
Really. Whoever it is that is running in front of me and dropping them on the trail, you can stop now. After my fierce run yesterday at the Continental Divide USATF 10k Trail Championships I headed out to the Whitewater … Continue reading
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365 days.
I rather wish that I’d realised this at the time, but August 15th should have been a stand out day with a personal mini celebration held as it marked the one year anniversary of my foray into running. On August … Continue reading
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The way to Widgery Cross.
After running two successful half marathons this year I decided to push my mileage further and register for a full marathon. Back in June, while I was still in England, I signed up for the Medoc Trail Marathon (Oct 16th … Continue reading
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Eeek a snake!
I seem to be racking up the wildlife on the trails lately. Out at Reedy Creek Park for the Monday five miler I was running with a group when the leader thrust out his hand and pulled us up short. … Continue reading
Jasper Wear.
Another Sunday, another long run out at Crowders Mountain. I had originally planned to just head out there on my own this morning, park at the Visitor’s Centre and do a figure eight of sorts between some unspecified point on … Continue reading
Rock ‘n’ Race 20k (July 10th 2010)
After six glorious weeks enjoying England’s well mannered Summer weather my return to the USA saw me taking a deep breath and desperately trying to acclimatise to the current hot and steamy North Carolina temperatures. After landing I had a … Continue reading
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These Mizunos are made for trail running.
With the exception of long runs and races I’ve been wearing my Vibram Five Fingers pretty much all the time and have ditched wearing any other shoes. Right now my feet are generally either gloved or bare. Seriously. I’m not … Continue reading
River Bound 10k – May 22nd
The full official results and photos for this race finally appeared online yesterday after a long wait. No fun on the trail pictures but look, here I am back on the podium! I almost didn’t sign up to do this … Continue reading
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Twisted Ankle Half Marathon 2010 (aka Oops I Did It Again.)
The next morning I got up and ran the Twisted Ankle half marathon again. For real this time instead of in my imagination. The night in the tent had been quiet but fairly sleepless. The kids were great, but I’d … Continue reading