Dear runner, You do objectively amazing things. Maybe you run fast. Maybe you run far. Maybe you run up and down mountains or through country sides or along beaches. But you do so many incredible things that other people won’t …
Stumbling into a New Adventure
Well, I’m injured again. As I write this, it’s been three and a half weeks since I’ve run. I don’t like it. I’m not happy. The problem is my feet. Both of them but mostly the right. I’m not sure …
Volunteering at Races.
Lately, BB and I have been volunteering at more races. Yesterday, BB checked in the 5k runners at NorthWest Trail Runs’ Interlaken Park Trail to Grill series. We both worked an aid station for the first time this past weekend, …
An Epic Race.
What can I say about the Volcanic 50km? Actually I’m guessing a lot. But the first things that occur to me are all just noises like “Whoosh!” and “Uuunggh.” This was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. Maybe …
Into the Taper.
The Volcanic 50k is less than two weeks away, and I’m scared as hell. The ten day forcasts are just touching race day now, and it’s not to my liking but it’s not terrible. Looks like it’s currently predicted to …
Trip Report: Little Bandera and Island Lakes.
In a change-up to my standard trail-running routine, on July 3rd, a work-friend and I went running after work on a Wednesday. Of course, with the holiday the next day, I didn’t need to be up early. But I admit …
Trip Report: Mt Baldy and Thomas Mountain.
June 16th we did a hike I’ve been wanting to do for several months, really ever since learning of it. Mt Baldy is a bare peak in the Alpine Lakes, part of a large ridge between Lakes Kachess and Cle …
