This week I said some goodbyes in my life. I have a hard time with farewells but especially so when I’m parting ways with ones who’ve: Supported me Carried me Cushioned my hard steps along the way Protected me through my stumbles and propelled me to my greatest personal goals We’ve spent countless, untold hours…
Tag: Vegan Power 50K
Torture Report: Coming to Limits of Your Skill and Testing Your Base
(G) Sometimes you’re just not good enough; or your skill, at least, is not. That’s what happened to me on Saturday at the Vegan Power 50K in Pittsfield, MA. My skill at traversing intricately woven tree roots in a speedy pace was lacking. Could I have finished? Yes Could I do it in the time…
Torture Report: Back to Nature, July is for Resting
(L) The last week I have gone back to nature and rather than lamenting the fact that I wasn’t running some set distance…I just enjoyed where I was. I have walked around Nashville, Boulder and Colorado Springs. Now, while I am not setting any running records I am having a great time. Don’t ask me…
Torture Report: That Damn Dam Run
Oh the dam! Over the weekend, Swags and I opted for a “training run” at Another Dam 50K and it did not disappoint. It had been a couple years since we tangled with the dam and the damn run gave us just enough good preparation for the Vegan Power 50K hosted in the Berkshires…