Category Archives: trail running

Running Challenge: Day 16-18, a recap

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

Oh goodness! It’s been a weekend, I’ll tell ‘ya. Friday: I took the afternoon off of work for no other reason than I needed to use the PTO before the end of the year and I thought having an afternoon … Continue reading →

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Running Challenge: Day #11 Long

Posted on December 4, 2011 by

When I woke up this morning I realized I had a problem. It was solvable but significant problem. No coffee beans. I would not be able to start a long run until this problem was addressed.  It wasn’t all bad … Continue reading →

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Running Challenge Day #7: Early and Doggy

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

Seven days down in the Holiday Run Challenge! If you’re unfamiliar, my original goal was to run everyday between Thanksgiving and Christmas. But yesterday I found out that Runners World is doing a similar thing, but instead of Thanksgiving, they … Continue reading →

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Silver Falls Half Marathon, or a Return to Awesomeness

Posted on November 5, 2011 by

This morning I raced a cold, misty trail half-marathon. (more on that later!) After the race I found myself standing next to someone whom I hadn’t seen or raced with in a very, very long time. This person is just … Continue reading →

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Race Report: Willamette Mission Trail Challenge 10K

Posted on January 29, 2011 by

Too many weeks have passed without so much as a peep. It’s been a busy and productive 2011 so far and there just hasn’t been a lot of spare time.  Here are a few important updates. 1. The Cal. Internataional … Continue reading →

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2010 Timberline Trail Marathon Race Report:

Posted on June 5, 2010 by

This morning I ran a gnarly gnarly  trail marathon. This evening I ate my weight in the best of Portland pizza, demolished an old fashioned glazed donut and several (six) Newman’s Ginger-O’s. Now I am sitting here with a happy … Continue reading →

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This weekend in running and other updates

Posted on May 9, 2010 by

Every runner needs a source of motivation. It’s what makes us put on our shoes when it’s cold out and it’s what makes you run the last mile instead of shuffling it in. Recently my motivation has been a tiny … Continue reading →

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GU Review: Jet Blackberry

Posted on March 29, 2010 by

I know this guy who works at a bike shop and every once in awhile a rep comes in with free goodies. Sometimes it’s cycling socks, or t-shirts or stickers. And sometimes, if I’m lucky, I am on the receiving … Continue reading →

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Finding the groove. Again.

Posted on February 22, 2010 by

The Great Comeback of 2010 continues. This week has been a seven-day reminder of why running rocks. Monday: Recovery 5 mile run. After last Sunday’s long run I was happy to feel fit and good on Monday’s run. I had … Continue reading →

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Back on Track.

Posted on August 9, 2009 by

I apologize for the lack of posting. The new job, and other “real life” (whatever that is!) responsibilities overwhelmed me to the point that even basic tasks like blogging and laundry were moved to the back seat. But I am … Continue reading →

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SOB 50k Race Report

Posted on July 17, 2009 by

Siskiyou Out and Back 50k, you were a monster. A wicked, beautiful monster. A hungry monster who ate ultra runners for breakfast and then spat them out all over the mountainside. Here, better late than never, is my account of … Continue reading →

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SOB 50k Race Report: Coming Soon

Posted on July 13, 2009 by

Please stay tuned for the race report: Preliminary Results: Time: 4:49 Place: 6th place woman, 21st overall Feelings: It was a monumental race!! So much to talk about.

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SOB 50 KM: The Mother Ultra

Posted on July 5, 2009 by

Oh crap. This always happens. I sign up for a big race months ahead of time and then go about my training and in my mind the race remains a speck in the future, getting nearer, but never actually arriving. … Continue reading →

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Running shoes galore

Posted on June 28, 2009 by

You know you’re a runner when your running shoes take up a significant portion of your closet space… For Most Road Runs: Mizuno Elixirs For Other Road Runs and Dry Easy Trails: Saucony Pro Grid Tangents (2 pairs) For Track … Continue reading →

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Race Report: White Salmon Trail 1/2 Marathon

Posted on June 20, 2009 by

So here is how it went down. Friday evening I was wrapping up my first week at the office and was totally pooped. I wanted nothing more than to crawl home and sleep my way through the weekend. However, it’s … Continue reading →

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