Last weekend, utterly exhausted and running on fumes, on the brink of tears and smelling like a mix of sweat, dirt and campfire… I said to myself —- THIS. This is THE hardest thing I have ever done in my entire life. And that’s saying something. Last weekend was the …
I’m having a hard time writing this one. Words will never be able to describe the past few days. The race. The land. The people. This is going to be a long post. Mile 46.5 Mostly this blog post will be a photo journal. I probably took over 100 photos …
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 kind of freaking out right now. Something pretty amazingly terrifying and awesome just happened. I received this email that says: “Dear Jill,We are pleased to advise that you have been awarded the local scholarship for Grand to Grand Ultra 2015.” O.M.G. The Grand to Grand Ultra is the only …
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 …