We have a tradition (does two times make a tradition?) of taking a desert runcation in late winter/spring to combat the dark and rainy Seattle days. Last year we spent time in Zion National Park (part 1 and part 2.) This year we went to Southern California with the goal of exploring Joshua Tree National…
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Grand Teton and Yellowstone Half Marathon (Grizzly Double) Race Reports
Read moreWhat’s the Grizzly Double? Great question! It’s a pair of half marathons held by Vacation Races within a week of each other – Grand Teton Half Marathon and Yellowstone Half Marathon. I heard about these races from some of my friends in the High Heel Running Group (a fantastic trail running group for women in…
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Zion National Park Runcation – Part 2
Read moreLast week we were lucky enough to be in Zion National Park for two days! (Read about our first day of adventures here.) Our first day included a 20 mile run that was great, but took up a large portion of the day. Elevation, heat, and lots of photo-taking were all contributors to our slowness. I…
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Zion National Park Runcation – Part 1
Read moreI realize Seattle is notorious for rain, but it’s been far rainier than normal this year. Even the born-and-raised Seattleites were being affected by the gloom. From October to March, we only had three sunny days. Three. To say that Adam and I were desperate for some sun and warmth is a gross understatement. Our remedy? A quick trip…
