The sun was beating down, and I dodged a spikey cholla cactus ball hiding in the rocks. I still had 70 miles to go and thought, what am I DOING out here?? I had nostalgically told the story of my first Javelina finish to anyone who would listen. The beauty and vibe of the race…
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Badger Mountain Challenge 50K Race Report
Read moreThis was my first ultra in nearly a year following an injury. Ultras are about exploring the nooks and crannies of your physical and mental self, and I had seriously missed it. So one could say that I was excited to be back out there and decidedly nervous because finishing an ultramarathon is never a…
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Javelina Jundred 100 Miler Race Report
Read moreI finished my first 100 miler!!! I can’t believe it. It feels incredibly surreal. After my disappointing DNF a month ago at Mountain Lakes 100, I decided to get right back on the horse and try again. My coach recommended the Javelina Jundred (not a snowflake in sight!), and it turned out to be the perfect…
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Mountain Lakes 100 – DNF
Read moreUltrarunning has a way of keeping me humble, and this weekend’s Mountain Lakes 100 was no exception. A course mostly on the PCT, with less than 11,000 feet of gain and full of autumn’s beauty – it sounded perfect for me. I had a great nine months of training and an amazing summer full of…
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Beat the Blerch Half Marathon 2017 Race Report
Read moreWhat would a September be without Beat the Blerch?? It was our fourth running of this really fun race, and it’s always a great way to cap off a racing season. Of course, my biggest race of the season is next week (exciting/terrifying), but nevermind that. If you’re already saying, “Lady, you’ve lost me. What…
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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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Sun Mountain 100K Race Report
Read moreRunning from sunrise to sunset – Rainshadow Running’s Sun Mountain 100K was quite an experience! This was a new distance for me, so I had a few… okay… A LOT of anxieties about it. Due to the very fine coaching of Jess Mullen, I knew intellectually that my body was ready. I really was feeling stronger than ever.…
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Chuckanut 50K Race Report – 2017
Read moreThis year’s Chuckanut 50K was quite the experience and a real contrast to last year’s race! This year heavily featured mud, rain, and a dash of hail. While that may sound pretty miserable, I still had a lot of fun! Unfortunately, due to the (rather incessant) rain, I wasn’t able to take many photos. The…
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Deception Pass 25K Race Report
Read moreDeception Pass 25K/50K is a VERY popular Rainshadow Running race, and it seems to be the gateway drug for runners in the Seattle area to try their hand (feet?) at trail running. It’s just an hour and a half away from Seattle, and a very runnable course. I’ll admit I haven’t done it before because November/December is generally…
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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…
