freelance writer. trail runner. relentless savage.
And thank you! Thank YOU! The person reading this right now. I just want to let you know I really appreciate you stopping by to check out my blog. I'm celebrating a tiny victory at the end of this year, and it has to do with you! My blog got more visitors in the month…
Yesterday was absolutely perfect, weather-wise, and with the repeat warnings of this horrible arctic blast sweeping through NJ, I really wanted to get outside and enjoy it. By the time I finished work and running errands, the sun was already making its way down past the treeline, but I wasn't going to let that stop…
Continue reading ➞ Departed for a two mile out and back on foot, returned in a minivan
I'm a little sad. Tomorrow morning the 2016 Hunter S. Thompson Fear and Loathing 50 miler will kick off at 7 a.m. PST, and I will not be there. It's because I'm in New Jersey, the exact opposite edge of the country. There is no way I'll make it in time. It was a wild…
Continue reading ➞ Some may never live, but the crazy never die
They say the third time's a charm, right? My third time running Headwaters 50k was definitely the most fun. I would even say it was the best race of my life so far. A lot of this had to do with the following factors: The date was moved from late August to Oct. 1, meaning the temperatures…
My first time at Moore Mountain Trail Run turned out to be an ultra half-marathon because, remaining true to character, I drifted a bit off course. Just a bit. We didn't get lost, we just went a few steps farther. The trail was marked quite well with bright, neon orange flags and chalk arrows. On…
Continue reading ➞ Moore Mountain trail half marathon review
Because they can issue citations. Don't worry! I worked my way out of this pickle with nothing more than a firm talking-to and a ripped dress. After returning from my wonderful early-morning frolic along the Yakima Skyline, I decided to chillax along the river before heading back down to Oregon. If you haven't already, you…
Continue reading ➞ Birthday trail running road trip adventure part tres: The Jersey Devil
The moment I turned 33, all hell broke loose. But I’m starting to realize that demons are much better loose than restrained- or maybe I’m just getting to old to hold it all in. I celebrated my Patrick Ewing birthday ...with an epic road trip full of trail running, beer and quality time with my new…
Continue reading ➞ My Patrick Ewing birthday road trip trail running adventures Part 1- The drama
I almost missed my flight home last week, and I totally feel like a celebrity superhero mega-champ about it. The real kicker is, this genius was waiting in the airport for an hour before boarding time... at the wrong gate. Basically, I made a huge mistake I'll never make again. But hey, it's a pretty funny story.…
Continue reading ➞ How to sprint through the airport like a boss and swagger on home
Happy Spring, Everybody!! Today is rainy and grey, but I'm totally gettin springy with it after an awesome run yesterday, followed by an annual clean-up party at my friend's farm. I really could have used my sunglasses.. Sunshine squintyface I signed up for the Big Springs Elementary Badger Run on March 19 because I thought…
Continue reading ➞ Magical mysteries of group running: Big Springs Badger Run reviewed
Working for yourself is scary and challenging. This past week, I've interviewed a couple of young, creative entrepreneurs who are either in the process of, or already have taken the plunge into self employment. Speaking with these guys, I was inspired, impressed, and most of all, struck by how similar entrepreneurship is to ultrarunning.…
Continue reading ➞ Too wild for this world: essential rebellion in ultrarunning and entrepreneurship
