DFL: Better than a DNF, DNS or DNR: Journey of the North Face 50
“Endurance is not just the ability to bear a hard thing but to turn it into Glory” William Barclay Well its official. I have been majorly bit by the ultramarathon bug! The feeling of pushing your body to a limit far beyond imaginable is priceless and beyond any words I could use to describe. ...
Hallucination 100: Part 3 Its all about the Buckle
We left off last time with me heading out for the final two laps of my first 100 mile event. I am reluctant to use the term ” race” as the only thing I was racing against was the clock to make it in by the 30 hour cut off. I now had two laps ...
Hallucination 100 Race Recap: Part 2 Setting Fire to the Rain
We last left off as I was heading back into the night for my first dark lap with a Pacer Pete. It was after 11:00 pm and the temp was starting to drop for this Florida girl. Before heading out, I refueled with some warm veggie broth, coke and we were off. Having company, I ...
Hallucination 100 Race Report Part I: The first 50 Km and The Kindness of Strangers
The desire to run a 100 miler has been an itch in the back of my mind for the last few years. In 2008 I met the legendary Marshall Ulrich and Charlie Engle as they took their trek across America. Little did I know I would soon be calling them and many other ultra legends ...
The Dreaded Taper! Count Down to the Hallucination 100
It’s hard to believe that a week from today I will embark on a challenge I NEVER thought possible. My first 100 Miler (attempt). Not to sound negative but I have learned though years of running to respect the distance. Especially a distance that is so unknown and nothing to shake your head out. Heck, ...
Grand Ridge Trail 50K Race Re-Cap!
Just a little over a week ago on August 4, 2012, this Florida girl decided to take it to the mountains of beautiful Issaquah, Washington. Nestled in the gorgeous Grand Ridge National Regional Park, lies amazing and steep semi-technical trails just calling for runner’s to partake in their beauty! To say I was excited ...
Life Lessons through 100 mile training- Part I
My journey to 100 miles started at the beginning of the year with training for the American River 50 Mile Endurance Run. To say I was spoiled in my experience was an understatement. Perfect training plan, best support system from my BFF and Coach Holly, spectacular race, the best pacer, Ultramarathon Goddess Laura Yasso, prefect ...
