Friday, 5 am. Normally I’d be rolling out of bed in another 15 or 20 minutes. But this day I was already at the trailhead and gearing up to run and to try something I’d never attempted before. 2020 threw …
Category: Attitude
Respect. Accept. Adapt.
It’s a critical cycle in life. Respect. Accept. Adapt. It’s often more challenging than it appears on the surface. Respect. Accept. Adapt. It comes easier in some aspects—and some seasons—of life than others. Respect. Accept. Adapt. It’s become a necessity …
Trail Report: Lake 22.
Lake 22 is one of Washington’s most famous alpine lakes. It ranks up there with Lake Colchuck for drama, beauty, and crowds. It’s much closer to Seattle that Colchuck is, and the approach is easier too. So it truly does …
Ironman Challenges
I am now in the true beginnings of training for my Ironman, which I will compete in July 25th, 2020, in Santa Rosa, CA. In case anyone isn’t familiar with triathlon events, a full Ironman race is a 2.4 mile …
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 …
The Runner I Want to Be.
I have this image of the runner I want to be. She is fit. Tone. But also a bit muscular. She moves with purpose. Confidence. I like to imagine a bit of grace but also strength. Maybe not “fast” by …
Tech Frustration!
In my day job, I work in systems engineering and data science for a hospital. But I’m a weird combination of tech-geek and luddite. I don’t like a lot of modern smart-tech because it all thinks it’s smarter than you …
Boundary Conditions 