My 5th Gorges Half (2019)
This was the 5th running of the Gorges Half and it was my 5th time running it!! During those 5 years the race has had 3 different courses. I thought back to eac...
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Skunk Cabbage Half Marathon 2019
It’s not a race, it’s not a race, it’s not a race. This was my mantra for my 2019 running of the Skunk. Injury and recovery is a long road I i...
Skunk Cabbage Half Marathon 2018
April 8, 2018 Background This race is usually a big social event for my family. Scott always races it and I always run for fun with friends. I don’t think...
Women’s Distance Festival 2017
July 13, 2017 Yes … or No? Elizabeth and I have run this race together since she was in first grade! Still, when they announced that the race was moving f...
Skunk Cabbage Half Marathon 2017
This is my 2nd time doing the Skunk Cabbage Half Marathon. It is a great early season race in Ithaca, NY. My favorite part is just getting out there and seeing ...
First Group Run
This was my first group run and not only was I going to attend, I had signed up to LEAD it.
Rachel Carson Trail Challenge – An Epic Event!
The Rachel Carson Challenge is a great trail challenge in Pennsylvania. This is definitely a bucket list race!!
Winter Training
I’ve FINALLY put my winter training plan into a schedule. I only have the plan in for week one, but I KNOW what I want to do each week. I’ll be runn...
Truth, Detachment and Focus
36 degrees. Dark. Damp. We pulled into the Bristol Mountain parking lot for Elizabeth’s ski training and I quickly put on all my reflective running gear a...
New York City Marathon 2016
November 6, 2016 3rd time’s the charm The first time I tried to get into the New York City Marathon, Scott, Jenny and I all tried. I naively thought that ...