While I am somewhat improved, I’m not even close to running regularly yet, which is a bit of a bummer. I had some fun half marathons lined up this fall that I was looking forward to running, but alas, they were not meant to be. So, I decided to volunteer at them instead! Also, since…
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Reflection on Injury: Patience, Presence, and Grit (or lack thereof)
Read moreI’ve probably started and deleted this post a half dozen times already. What news to share when the healing process feels glacially slow? (For a reference, it’s now been 11 weeks since the initial pain in my leg began and 7 weeks since I started physical therapy.) I doubt you really want to hear me gripe on…
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Balm for the Soul
Read moreThe past few weeks at work have been very busy and tiring. Not bad, just…exhausting. Everyone had reached the end of their rope and we were hanging on by our fingernails. So, a long weekend did not come amiss! Really, all I wanted to do was either go sit on a mountaintop by myself or…
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Injury as a Learning Opportunity…
Read moreMentally, this post-race/post-Scotland has been a strange time for me. Post-race blues are not unusual in the least, and it’s even somewhat expected. As I am a very goal-oriented person, not having a big hairy goal way out in the future is unsettling for me. (But… but… I need to plan!) I need something concrete to aim for…
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North Olympic Discovery Marathon – DNS
Read moreIsn’t it interesting how the body can surprise you? Five weeks ago I completed a 53 mile race and I felt incredibly strong. Three weeks ago there was an alarming amount of mucus coming out of my face (just a cold), so I didn’t run in order to rest up from my Scottish largy. Then…
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Scotland – Whisky Tour (Part 2)
Read moreOur whisky tour – continued! (If you missed part 1, it can be found here.) Just to give you an idea of where the distilleries are located in this part two of our whisky tour, here is an interactive map of the distilleries listed in this post: All of these distilleries were part of the fantastic Rabbie’s…
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Scotland – Whisky Tour (Part 1)
Read moreAfter our successful Highland Fling race, our Scottish holiday continued with sightseeing in the Highlands and Islands, and exploring different whisky regions. I knew it would be fun, obviously, but after visiting ten distilleries (and a cooperage), I was pleasantly surprised at how fascinating it was and how much I learned! Eight distillery tours and two…
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Hoka Highland Fling Race Report (53 miles)
Read moreFirstly, apologies on the delayed race report – even though the race was just over 2 weeks ago. Post race we were thoroughly enjoying our vacation around Scotland (with plenty of whisky for, ah, recovery purposes), so we didn’t have the time to write it up (or the ability to get the photos from the…
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Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Maple-Whiskey Buttercream (Recipe)
Read moreLast Monday was my birthday, and I’m a firm believer that cake is essential to a great birthday. I know plenty of other folks prefer other sweets, and while I can’t relate, I respect their choice. However, on my birthday, I definitely want cake! As it happens, I love to bake. So I always bake my favorite…
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Chuckanut 50K Race Report – 2016
Read moreWow, what a day! First, we got incredibly lucky with the weather, and I’m so grateful. Historically, Chuckanut trail conditions are wet, cold, very muddy, and sometimes even snow-covered. So a dry, overcast day with a low of 40 and high of 57 was pure perfection! Overall, this race is one of the most organized…
