Firstly, 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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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…
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O Flower of Scotland…
Read moreWhen will we see your like again? It’s been eight years since I studied abroad in Scotland, and I’ve been wistfully longing for years to go back for a visit. And now I can say that we’re finally planning a trip there!!! It will combine all my favorite things: Adam 🙂 The rugged, gorgeous scenery…
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Baker Lake 50K Race Report
Read moreWe had an absolutely perfect fall day for the Baker Lake 50K. When we got to the race start, it was chilly and foggy, but perfect running weather. We also spotted a few of my friends from the High Heel Running Group. Always nice to have familiar faces out on the trail with you! The…
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Beat The Blerch Half Marathon Race Report
Read moreWe ran the inaugural Beat the Blerch last year and it was a blast. Honestly, I take all my races a wee bit too seriously, so it was a lovely change of pace to run one that’s primary focus really was just to have fun. I’m not really much for 5 or 10Ks, so this…
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Why?
Read moreI met with my coach last week and we had a wonderful, honest discussion about my Mt. Hood race and how I felt afterward. She listened and also validated my feelings so I didn’t feel silly about it all. I still have plenty of self-reflection to do before I come up with anything definitive, but…
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Mt. Hood 50 Miler Race Report
Read moreThis race was a redemption run due to my DNF last year at mile 28 because of stomach issues. I was successful, which is great. It did not turn out to be the race I expected, that’s for sure. I find it interesting that each of these 50 milers tend to surprise me in different…
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Pre-Race Prep
Read moreStep 1 for me is washing my hydration pack (and race day clothes), as it’s usually pretty rank smelling from all the training. Then I’ve got a clean pack to start prepping for race day and my fellow racers won’t be leaning away from me wondering about the smell and if it’s healthy. Step 2…
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Sun Mountain 50 Miler Race Report
Read moreI was extremely nervous going into this race because of the elevation change. I also worried that perhaps my previous 50 miler finish was a fluke – could I be successful again? Well, this 50 miler was definitely tougher than my first, but it also had far superior scenery. We were extremely lucky in our…
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North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Miler
Read moreAfter my Mt. Hood 50 DNF in July, I did not want to wait a full year to be successful in racing this distance. I was trained up, so all I needed was a race. I found this 50 miler in the Kettle Moraine in Wisconsin and we decided we could use this as an…
