“You’re not afraid, you’re not afraid. Do not be afraid. You will not be afraid.” I supposed I should have realized when I signed up for an ultramarathon in the mountains it might come into conflict with my fear of heights at some point. However, hours into the race with shaky legs and a fuzzy… Continue reading Race Report | Cappadocia Ultra Trail 60k
Tag: ultrarunning
Race Announcement | Cappadocia Ultra
Guess what y’all? Tomorrow I’m diving off into the great blue yonder to run 60K at the Salomon Cappadocia Ultra! Now since the last time I posted about running was six months ago in April, you probably have some questions. I will now use my amazing internet telepathy powers and answer them. Wow, this race… Continue reading Race Announcement | Cappadocia Ultra
I Think I Used To Be A Runner
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
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
UltraRunning Documentary | Finding Traction
I was glancing at my YouTube homepage today. Due to the number of ultra running and barefoot running training videos I watch, there’s almost always at least a few running things recommended to me. A full-length documentary caught my eye. I have a soft-spot for documentaries anyways, and this was one about ultras, a topic… Continue reading UltraRunning Documentary | Finding Traction
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 2 (Where I Make Bad Decisions and Try Not to Cripple Myself)
Leading up to the race I had some grand hopes and aspirations for my training. Well, not that grand, but I hoped to at least train. Two of the three weeks leading up to the race I was traveling, and trying to maintain a running schedule when you’re in a different country is pretty challenging.… Continue reading Iznik | Part 2 (Where I Make Bad Decisions and Try Not to Cripple Myself)
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)