Photo credit: Stephen Mick. Bluebells looking good this spring. The area received a lot of rain and the "high water course" needed to be used. The Bull Run Run is a 50 mile ultramarathon held in April. Beautiful, lush green forest and locally famous Bluebells are newly emerged for spring time. The run on the … Continue reading Bull Run Run 50 Miler Short Stories 4/8/2017
Month: June 2019
Ainsley’s Angels of America: Rolling with the wind
Finish line feels! Annapolis Zooma Women's Half Marathon (2017). Not "rolling," the word "flying" is more appropriate when describing what happens during an Ainsley's Angels (AA) race event. Ainsley's Angels is a nonprofit organization, active in 60 cities, 30 states. Their mission "in addition to ensuring everyone can experience endurance events, Ainsley's Angels of America … Continue reading Ainsley’s Angels of America: Rolling with the wind
Lost Turkey Trail Race Marathon 7/29/2017
This race will challenge a seasoned trail runner, it was insanely tough! The effort felt more like a 50 miler. -why it is titled Pennsylvania's toughest marathon. I'm also convinced (other participants agreed) that this race was longer than a marathon distance. Starting area Race start It rained for the first few miles and then … Continue reading Lost Turkey Trail Race Marathon 7/29/2017
BADWATER Cape Fear 51.4 Miler 3/20/2017
Old Baldy Lighthouse, Bald Head Island, NC Location: Cape Fear, Bald Head Island, NC Weather: 60° F partly sunny. Light breeze - 15-20+ mph head wind coming from the south end of the cape. The Course: About 12 miles of paved roads around the island. About 1 mile of lush, single track trail. 38.2 miles … Continue reading BADWATER Cape Fear 51.4 Miler 3/20/2017