Tag Archives: ultra marathon

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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Slow-itis. When you just can’t help but run slow

Posted on May 20, 2009 by

Today I contracted a bad case of Slow-itis. I didn’t even see it coming. You KNOW what I’m talking about, right? Just when you think you’ve got this running thing down, you’ll  go out for a run and it is … Continue reading →

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Sleet, snow, and a crazy ass mountain.

Posted on March 10, 2009 by

Here are my conclusions after Sunday’s 15-mile trail run 1. I have a lot to learn. In the past I was a bit of a loner who would hit the Sunday long run by herself. But recently I found a … Continue reading →

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AdiZero XT Shoe Review

Posted on March 1, 2009 by

Alternate Title: Trail Shoes, a Love Story. A few weeks ago I picked up a pair of AdiZero XT trail shoes. It was my birthday and more than anything else  I craved a new pair of trail shoes. OK, wait… … Continue reading →

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My First Ultra: Hagg Lake 50k Race Report

Posted on February 23, 2009 by

(Warning: This was a long race, so only a long race report will do!) Prologue: If there’s one thing is more nerve-wracking than prepping for a big race, it’s not knowing if you’re actually going to get the chance to … Continue reading →

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