Took my breath away — litereally My most happy place and new favorite forest Steve knows that the way to my heart is a really hard hike with breath-taking views. I suggested that we check out the Tushar Mountains on the way home from Salt Lake because there’s a killer …
About 5 miles to the finish. I already started writing this race report in my head around mile 24. You know, you have a lot of time on your hands when you’re running a whole lot of miles in the middle of nowhere. It went something like this “Wow, I …
“It always seems impossible until it is done.” ~ Nelson Mandela Harry’s feelin’ it! I’ve been really procrastinating on writing this race report. I want to remember everything — every beautiful sight, every breath-taking moment, and even those really painful steps and emotional breakdowns (although I don’t want to relive …
Literally on the edge 🙂 I ran my first 50 mile race 2 years ago, almost exactly. And it was this race, the Antelope Canyon 50. It was this race that hurled me, full throttle, into a new obsession — running far, and farther. It was this race that made …
The view from the very top of our first big hike up…. a couple thousand feet. A few weeks ago I decided I was going to sign up for the Capitol Reef 50k. I’ve been plagued by a series of SUPER annoying running injuries, the worst and stupidest being plantar …
Are you ready for this? On May16 & 17 this could be YOU at the Grand Canyon Ultra. I love, love love LOVE the Grand Canyon. I’m a little bit sentimental about this particular ultramarathon (hosted by Ultra Adventures — the very BEST when it comes to destination trail races …
Beware: beautiful, beautiful pain ahead. I need to write this blog now. In just about 24 hours I will forget all about the brutal, agonizing, painful, emotional, and grueling parts — only to be replaced by the wonderful, exhilarating, amazing, breath-taking, powerful, all-encompassing beauty of the experience. I am going …
I’m going for round 2 at the Antelope Canyon 50 miler on Feb 21. I am SO EXCITED! Antelope Canyon was my first foray into the world of ultrarunning last year. My slightly crazy friend Cory (I mean that in the very best way) convinced me that since Antelope Canyon …
Crazy? Stupid? Crazy stupid? I just registered for the Zion 100 Ultra. The climb up Gooseberry Mesa is insane, and breathtaking! I love Zion National Park. It’s probably my most favorite place on Earth. Living in Kanab, UT, Zion is practically in my back yard. It’s my kid’s first “playground”. …
I’m almost too excited to type this post. I’ve been asked to be an Ambassador for Ultra Adventures! Ultra Adventures organizes trail and endurance running events in and around the southern Utah and AZ area. Running through antelope canyon in the inaugural Antelope Canyon 100 last February Last year I …