It's been a hot minute since I wrote a race recap! My last race was my 40th marathon in 2018. Yikes. It has been quite the year to say the least. Titletown Ultra Series holds a special place in my heart, it was my 1st ultra race. It still gives me that warm fuzzy feeling... Continue Reading →
I Got Stuck
I started this post to write a race recap, but quickly it evolved into something else. To be real and totally transparent I lost my groove after the Cellcom Marathon. For 3 years I had my head down and was putting in the work to achieve my goal of 40 marathons by my 40th birthday. ... Continue Reading →
Fallvergnugen S’more Run 2018 – Recap
S'mores and trails, plus a fresh blanket of snow...count me in! Still somewhat of a newbie to the trail running scene last year there was a bit of a learning curve and I was unfamiliar with some of the terminology frequently being used by runners. One of these said terms was "fat ass" and to... 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 →
New Kid on the Block(Trail) – nurun co.
You've Got It, I Believe In You, Hangin Tough, Step By Step, and Let's Try Again...running mantras - nope NKOTB songs! So that reference pretty much dates me. I grew up in LOVE with this group and yes they are a regular on my training playlist. For you youngsters this was they were the original... 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 →
Fox Cities Half Marathon 2016 – Recap
Fall is a great time to be a runner in WI! There are so many race options that it can be difficult to narrow down which events to register for. Initially I had not planned on running any of the Fox Cities events being that I had the North Face 50k on Sept 17th, but... Continue Reading →
North Face WI Edurance Challenge Series 50k 2016 – Recap
To call myself a newbie in the trail running is an understatement! I am doing my very best to change that. I LOVE the adventure that trail running brings. To be out on single track courses reminds me of high school cross-country. I have never been a super fast runner, but I pride myself on... Continue Reading →
Lake Michigan Marathon 50k 2016 – Recap
I've had my eye on the Lake Michigan Marathon for a few years, but it has fallen on the same weekend as the No Frills event in Minoqua. When I realized that the events were on separate weekends in 2016 I was thrilled! This event fit perfect in my schedule to prepare for the... Continue Reading →
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