Hi! I have kind of a cool announcement to make, and it is due to all of your support. Over the past year and a half, I've seen more growth and potential in my Finish Stronger Mindset and Mental Wellness Coaching business (and the work that I'm doing through Coach Kyle Kranz run coaching, as … Continue reading Ultrarunners, Let’s Continue to get Outside of Our Comfort Zones!
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Post-Race Questionnaire for Glacier Ridge Trail Ultra 2025
Event Name, date, location. Glacier Ridge Trail Ultra, 05/10, Moraine State Park Pre-event, what were your hopeful outcomes? What were the actual outcomes? To push myself to see how much I've grown. I used the goals of getting as close to the course record as possible and nabbing a podium spot. I knew that aiming … Continue reading Post-Race Questionnaire for Glacier Ridge Trail Ultra 2025
Badwater 267 Virtual Race: Multi-Sport Division Race Report 2025
I've participated in the Badwater 267 VR before, and even did the Elite version one year. I will link all of my race reports towards the bottom of this article if you want to see what the running division looks like. This virtual race is a fantastic way to kick off a new year. It … Continue reading Badwater 267 Virtual Race: Multi-Sport Division Race Report 2025
The Running Mullet Podcast: Winning Temptation 200k and race strategy
Grayce, one of the hosts of The Running Mullet Podcast reached out to talk about my experiences running and winning Temptation 200k. She and the other host, Eric, were curious about the unique race and wanted to learn more, like what is it about the temptation part of the race? I was so excited to hear … Continue reading The Running Mullet Podcast: Winning Temptation 200k and race strategy
Temptation 200k Race Report (2024)
Pretty buckle The people going for the 200k finish. Here's an idea of the course... and where my watch died. Stats 38:37:29 OA: 1st 33 runners total 24 runners were tempted and stopped at 100k 3 stopped at 150k 6 started working towards 200k. Rob and I were the only two finishers. F: 1st female … Continue reading Temptation 200k Race Report (2024)
Dinosaur Headlamp from Big Discoveries Review for Ultrarunners
Explore the trails at night and scare your friends at 1:00 AM during your 100+ miler with this T-Rex headlamp. It is also perfect for volunteering at an aid station, you will be the life of the food tent party! Easily press jaw to turn on the light and unleash three realistic roars (and STOMPS)! … Continue reading Dinosaur Headlamp from Big Discoveries Review for Ultrarunners
13 Mental Aspects of the Backyard Ultramarathon for Life
What is a backyard ultra? The backyard ultra is a form of ultramarathon race where competitors must consecutively run the distance of 6.706 kilometres in less than one hour. The race is over when only one runner remains to complete a lap. This runner is marked as the winner and only finisher, with all other … Continue reading 13 Mental Aspects of the Backyard Ultramarathon for Life
My Plan for Finishing Burning River 100 (2023)
Holding a stick bug after one of my runs It is just a few days before the 2023 Burning River 100. The race starts Saturday, July 29th, at 4:00 AM. One thing that people always wonder is how to run 100 miles? Us ultramarathoners take it a step further and ask ourselves, how can we … Continue reading My Plan for Finishing Burning River 100 (2023)
Mental Strategies for Running in the Heat
Furnace Creek Visitor Center, Death Valley National Park, CA For most runner's, running in the heat presents a challenge. A physical one and a mental one. Physically, we slow down, which mentally affects us. The heat and humidity itself can make us want to mentally tap out, "It's too hot out, I can't do this." … Continue reading Mental Strategies for Running in the Heat
The Gym is Not a Place for Vanity. It is a Place for…
There are days that I miss my gym membership. It's rare, but sometimes I will still go as a guest. Over the past few years, I've been working out at home. On and off, I work with a running coach and hang out with the local run club. Here's a snap shot of my gym-goer … Continue reading The Gym is Not a Place for Vanity. It is a Place for…