Last week I quit another job. I started delivering mail in Dunsmuir about a month ago, thinking a part-time job with USPS would be an easy way to earn a … Continue reading The Mail Lady Diaries
Much love and little black hearts to you all on World Mental Health Day
Today, October 10 is World Mental Health Day, so I thought I’d take this opportunity to stray from the topic of running to write about another major theme in my … Continue reading Much love and little black hearts to you all on World Mental Health Day
Quadruple the pain, quadruple the fun: Headwaters 50k Race Report
Four years is a big deal in the mind of a restless wanderer. There aren’t many people, places, or races that can keep this girl around for that length of time. … Continue reading Quadruple the pain, quadruple the fun: Headwaters 50k Race Report
Waldo was hiding behind smokey skies: My first 100k reviewed
I was in Santa Fe, New Mexico when I learned I’d made the lottery for Waldo 100k. My response? “oh. shit.” It was real. I was actually doing this. Since … Continue reading Waldo was hiding behind smokey skies: My first 100k reviewed
SOB 50k Race Report
A pirate wearing a Utilikilt. Chunks of glazed donuts. Twitter hashtags galore. You’re either wandering the hollow subconscious of that douchebag in the White House… or running one of the … Continue reading SOB 50k Race Report
7 tips for climbing 3 peaks in 1 day without dying
It’s been one month since 3 Peaks. One month since I tagged along with a group of ultra-tough trail beasts in the annual quest to summit Mount Shasta’s three most … Continue reading 7 tips for climbing 3 peaks in 1 day without dying
Grand Circle Trails Grand Canyon 50k Race Report
Before I get into a review of the event itself, I just want to mention that this was the first time I’ve ever received a pre-race info email that included … Continue reading Grand Circle Trails Grand Canyon 50k Race Report
Gorge Waterfalls 50k Race Report
First race of 2017!!! Hell yes! I had the most amazing time at Gorge Waterfalls 50k last weekend. It’s a gorgeous (obviously), scenic course located in the Columbia … Continue reading Gorge Waterfalls 50k Race Report
Lessons learned from my first year as a single dog mom
View this post on Instagram #newdogmom A post shared by Lauren Steinheimer (@the_write_lauren) on Apr 2, 2016 at 1:32pm PDT The Boss and I are celebrating our first dogversary … Continue reading Lessons learned from my first year as a single dog mom
On the topic of life and death
Don’t be afraid to die, be afraid of not living. -Tim Barry I can’t believe an entire month has gone by since the last time I published something … Continue reading On the topic of life and death