I’m Finally a Mountain Mamma
So, on May 1, I became the proud owner of a mountain home. Honestly, I never really thought it could happen – buying a home…
Category: Firsts
The Mountains are Calling and I Must Go
For the past two years, I have gone with my two adventure friends Candy and Gary on an epic journey. First it was running/hiking the…
Challenging the Limits of Fear
“You know, one little slip and it’s all over. It’s a fatal drop off on either side,” the voice said. “I know, but you hiked…
Slowing Down to Speed Up
Shhhhh….don’t tell anyone. After running 180 miles around Lake Tahoe, doing in 50K in California, DNF’ing at mile 30 in the Tahoe 50 Mile race,…
2013 TransRockies Run: An Epic Adventure
All I could think about was 11 miles over 11K feet and how, in previous years, people experienced altitude issues like headaches and nausea. Being…
2013 Tahoe Rim Endurance Race – 50 Mile
I went back and forth with this choice: Stay with the 50K race and know I can finish or attempt the 50 mile race and…
Fade to Black
“Can I pick up your foot?” “What?” “Can I pick up your foot?” “Why do you want to pick up my foot?” This was the…