I have long been reticent to use the term “runner” to describe myself. As a whole I tend to avoid naming my hobbies as identities. I write, but am slow to say I am a “writer.” I take photos, but I don’t know if I am necessarily a “photographer.” Over the course of last year… Continue reading I Think I Used To Be A Runner
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Race Report | Nashville Ultra 60K
Oh man. I ran 37 miles. Where does one even start? Let’s go with mile 8. I hit the turnaround for the first part of the race with glee. It had been a great morning. I had consistently been running under 12-minute miles, my goal pace. I sped off from the checkpoint even faster. I… Continue reading Race Report | Nashville Ultra 60K
Iznik | Part 4 (Where I Finally Talk About the Race)
The day had arrived. Thankfully in Turkey they believe in epic breakfast buffets, and I eagerly partook. Stuffing down boiled eggs, olives, tomatoes, cheese, cucumbers and bread like nobody’s business, I fueled like a champion. Or like a rookie runner getting ready for her first race. I packed up all my stuff and waited in… Continue reading Iznik | Part 4 (Where I Finally Talk About the Race)
Iznik | Part 1 (Where I Almost Drop Out of My First Race Without Even Trying)
The first running post on the blog, appropriately, is about my first race. Now I’m not a COMPLETE novice when it comes to running. I’ve actually been running regularly for at least three or four years now. What changed this year is I decided to start putting more work into it, with the hopes of… Continue reading Iznik | Part 1 (Where I Almost Drop Out of My First Race Without Even Trying)