Part of the Butler County Milers crew Before the race started, we were standing around and I happened to look down at my legs, a tick was crawling up my left leg. I pinched it, tossed it into the grass and checked myself for more nasty bloodsuckers. The rest of the time that we stood … Continue reading Baker Trail UltraChallenge 50 Miler Stories (2021)
Tag: 50 Miles
Trail Tales: A Running Podcast
Shawn and I got together again to do another Trail Tales: ARP episode! If you've been struggling and dealing with one issue or setback after another, then consider listening to this episode. I share about not fun things that have popped up in my life and how they've impacted my running and racing. - Including … Continue reading Trail Tales: A Running Podcast
To Hell & Back, Women’s Unsupported Fastest Known Time
Stats 52.75 miles16:25:57Avg pace 18:42 min/miBest mi 13:13 min/miElevation gain 8442 ftElevation loss 8337 ft https://youtu.be/ei6h9ke29Ts Please, like this video and subscribe to my YouTube channel Gear • MS Force headlamp (became useless. The light dimmed by the time I finished even though it had fresh batteries. I did have backup batteries) • Kogalla light … Continue reading To Hell & Back, Women’s Unsupported Fastest Known Time
Chat about Runner’s Body Image and Positivity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3WaYnuDi4k Like and subscribe to my YouTube channel As runners, we need to make sure that we're protecting our body image and promoting body positivity. Acknowledge that all of our bodies are different, setting aside judgments, opinions, and expectations of what our body should look like as runners. Know that all of our bodies are … Continue reading Chat about Runner’s Body Image and Positivity
Pennsylvania’s Most Kickbutt Trails: 30 plus miles, lots of vert, and mostly dirt
Baker Trail UltraChallenge Some of the trails are home to PA's toughest ultramarathons, like the Triple Crown, Laurel Highlands, and Oil Creek 100. The trail information is from various state park websites, hiker blogs, and on All Trails. Gerard Hiking Trail Gerard Hiking Trail, Oil Creek State Park 36miElevation gain about 5591ftLoss about 5486ft Laurel … Continue reading Pennsylvania’s Most Kickbutt Trails: 30 plus miles, lots of vert, and mostly dirt
Badwater Cape Fear 51.4 Miler Race Report 03/17/2018
Course 51.4 miles. Beach community roads; single track trail; beach sand (40 miles). Race gear AltraLP Neoshell (wind and waterproof); The North Face Gor-tex jacket; Ultimate Direction vest (carry a handheld bottle, supplements, clothes). Food, beverages, supplements Tailwind; 4 GU Gels; SCaps; Tylenol; aid station food and Coke. Bald Head Island is a (large) vehicle-free … Continue reading Badwater Cape Fear 51.4 Miler Race Report 03/17/2018
The North Face Endurance Challenge, WI 50 Miler Race Report 09/16/2017
A very well constructed race. Stephen and I were in wave 3 at the start. 5am, dark, headlamps ready. It was unseasonably warm, so I wore fringe covered Reebok shorts and a TNF crop top sports bra. The high was to be 86° F. The countdown finished and the race began! We all ran and … Continue reading The North Face Endurance Challenge, WI 50 Miler Race Report 09/16/2017
Bull Run Run 50 Miler Short Stories 4/8/2017
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
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
JFK 50 Miler Race Report 11/19/2016
Location: Boonsboro, MD. The race course: Rolling hills; local roads; Appalachian Trail (AT); Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath (C&O). Weather: Warm and sunny to start = T-shirt. At mile 39, rain and sleet = 2 jackets and frostnip on my exposed wrist around my GPS watch. My gear: Tech material shirt and leggings; homemade arm … Continue reading JFK 50 Miler Race Report 11/19/2016