PNW – i run into trees

First-ever Twin Peaks Trail Runs race rapport

Honored. Inspired. Grateful. Proud. That’s how I feel to have participated in the inaugural Twin Peaks Trail Runs put on by Woodlands Running Co. last week. I ran the 10k distance after dropping down from the 25k, a decision I made due to some nagging calf pain that came up this week. (I’m fine! Running made […]

by Lauren Steinheimer

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 River Gorge in between Oregon and Washington that passes over, under, and behind more waterfalls than I could even keep track of. I ended up […]

by Lauren Steinheimer

Birthday trail running road trip part deux: it gets better

After I had effectively unleashed myself from the drama and bigotry that so unfortunately unfolded upon my arrival in Washington, I’m happy to say I fell asleep peacefully in the back of my truck with my dog. Snug as a bug in a rug. My campsite-mates were up partying all night, which reminded me of the […]

by Lauren Steinheimer

I think we’re alone now

Children behaaaave- that s what they say when we’re together I’ve been meaning to post an update for a good long while. At first, I as too busy traveling, but recently it’s been more an issue of general aversion to technology. Please allow me to squish my last several weeks of adventure into as tiny […]