Expedition Announcement!
I wanted to wish all of my wonderful readers a very happy holidays! I hope that Santa brings you stockings full of PRs, good health, gingerbread gu and eggnogg Inifinit nutrition I’m about… Continue reading
Category Archive: Adventure
Winter Wonderland Run
Yesterday Pittsburgh got its first snowfall. We only had about 6 inches but the roads were bad enough that neither me nor my friend wanted to drive to yoga so I curled up… Continue reading
Rome!
The Huarpi people of Argentina use the word “Tamari” to describe people who “do everything with passion.” I try to live my life that way- usually I talk about my passion for endurance… Continue reading
Do things you fear: Taking my own advice
A few weeks ago I wrote a post about doing things that scare you. Well, I’ve been taking my own stupid advice (why do you guys listen to someone who paid to run… Continue reading
RR: JFK 50
This weekend I toed the line at the JFK50, one of the most prestigious and historical 50 mile races in the nation; if I finished it, it would be my first 50 miler.… Continue reading
How to start running by conquering your fears (AKA Proof Kat reads too much Zen Habits based on the title of this post)
A while ago, a few blog readers asked me how I started running. I spent a long time typing up a blog post addressing that question but it didn’t resonate. I think it… Continue reading
RR: Marine Corps Marathon 2009
The 2009 MCM was my 9th marathon, my 7th since March. The goal of this race was yet another training run for JFK50 (total training races: 2 marathons and 2 ultras), but after… Continue reading
RR: Bawlmer (Baltimore) Marathon 2009, Hon.
Background: The 2004 Baltimore half-marathon was my first-ever distance beyond 10K. I had a miserable race and crossed the finish line proclaiming to my support crew that I would never run again.… Continue reading
New Bike! And my first sponsor!
So the title says it all. This week I got my first sponsorship! I’ve been sponsored by Sugoi, an incredible Japanese run/bike/tri apparel company. I really love their stuff (their response jacket got… Continue reading
RR: Youngstown Ultra Trail Classic
I signed up for the Youngstown Ultra Trail Classic 50K as part of my training for JFK. It’s crazy to think that three months ago I wasn’t sure if I could run a… Continue reading