Woah! High Cliff Ultra 25k was an adventure. Last year I was unable to race due to a work trip my husband had in San Fran, so I was unaware that the course had changed. Holy bananas!!!! I was not ready for the climbing and when I say climbing think on hands and knees scaling... Continue Reading →
Apple Creek 50k 2018 – Recap
"Do you think we will get dirty? Yep, there are a few places on the trail that are a little muddy." This is a conversation we heard at the start line of the Apple Creek 50k this past Saturday. I laughed...if the course was anything like it was last year there were going to... Continue Reading →
Dances with Dirt Marathon 2017 – Recap
Leading up to race weekend for this event I was reminded just how amazing my Oiselle team is. We all live very different lives with ups and downs, but at the core of what connects us is the true compassion and love we have for each other. The goals we each have are celebrated and... Continue Reading →
Titletown Ultra Series 2017 – Recap
"3rd time is a charm" or at least that is what I was hoping for this year as I registered for the Titletown Ultra Series. 3 years ago Titletown was my 1st ultra distance event. That year I ran 28 miles in 6 hours and proudly entered in the ultra club...to say I was hooked... Continue Reading →
Apple Creek 50k 2017 – Recap
I have looked forward to the Apple Creek 50K since I signed up many, many months ago...not because I've heard the course is beautiful (it is) or that the volunteers are awesome (they are), but because I was going to get to hang out with my good friend Allison! We met in person close to... Continue Reading →
Zumbro 50 2017 – Recap
Going into this race I brought with me a whole lot of baggage in the form of self-doubt! This was to be my 1st solo event since the Fall 50 in October and I had a pretty disastrous training cycle over the winter. In talking with coach Nora (Team Bird Training) we adjusted my goal... Continue Reading →
Interview with Race Director: Mark Garrigan, High Cliff Ultra
The High Cliff Ultra is a trail race through the beautiful High Cliff State Park in Sherwood, WI. With two distances to select from 25k or 50k...there is a distance for every runner from newbie to veteran. This is one of the most unique ultras I have come across with a course that winds through rolling prairies,... Continue Reading →
Interview with Race Director: Melissa Dupke, Ahnapee Summer Solstice 50
The Midwest is an awesome place to be if you love to run and have a good time in the process! In researching the various types of running events I have reached out to race directors to find out what happens behind the scenes as these events come together. With the popularity of relay events... Continue Reading →
Fall 50 2016 – Recap
Just sitting down to write this post brings back a flood of emotions. I have dreamed about completing the Fall 50 for over 5 years, but honestly never thought I was capable of such a huge race. In 2015 I ran the relay with an amazing group of friends one of which mentioned half way... Continue Reading →
Interview with Race Directors: Ann Scholl & Scott Conklin, Titletown Ultra Series
Nestled in the heart of Packer Country approximately 15 minutes east half north of the famed Lambeau football field is one of the most unique and well organized races I have participated in over the last few years, the Titletown Ultra Series. This event has all the warm fuzzy feelings of a trail event with... Continue Reading →
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