Once I finally began to feel comfortable being a runner, I created a few "bucket list" items that I thought would make running both memorable and fun. At first I had small incremental goals. My first racing distance was a 5k. I set the goal to run without walking the entire race and I felt [...]
This earth is a magnificent place. 🌏💗 🌊🏔 In the last 48 hours, I’ve played in her glorious mountains here at home in Utah and her beautiful coasts on the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. Two different countries, two thousand miles apart, 60° difference in temperature and seven thousand feet in elevation change. From jungle hot [...]
The Ragnar Relay Racing Series has been around for 15 years now and has grown to include over 19 different racing events in a variety of geographic locations. Even though I have been running for over 10- years, I still had not participated in a Ragnar event. Every year that weekend in June for the [...]
And just like that, my entry into the 2019 123rd annual Boston Marathon is official. To say I'm thrilled is an understatement. However, today there were a a lot of wonderful, dedicated runners who worked just as hard as I did and received a very different email. Reading over a friends official denial email was [...]
Okay folks, I'm so excited! Approximately 205 days ago I woke up feeling optimistic and nervous for my second attempt to run The Phoenix Marathon and qualify for the historic Boston Marathon. I trained all winter in cold and snowy Utah and felt prepared despite some Achilles Tendinitis that popped up late in January when [...]
In the New Testament, Paul wrote very powerfully to the Romans: "...we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience... And patience, experience; and experience, hope... And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us..." (Romans 5:3-5) Tribulations, or suffering as we might say in 2018, is [...]
After two and and half months of active recovery and reduced running, I went into the Nebo Half-Marathon cautiously optimistic. My last half was at the end of June- (you can read about that race here AF Canyon Run Against Cancer Half- Marathon) when an MRI diagnoses of Chondromalacia left my summer racing season bleak. Cold [...]
Near Bountiful, Utah is a lovely respite called Mueller Park. Often considered a hidden gem among trail runners, Mueller Park features well established trails that are excellent for running, mountain biking and even backpacking. About a month ago a local running friend mentioned the Elephant Rock Trail Race which features a 7-mile, half-marathon and full [...]
There is no such thing as failure, the real question is- what did you learn? #tbt to one year ago and my family's 27-mile backpacking expedition to conquer Utah’s tallest peak, Kings Peak. This beautiful 13,527ft mountain features some amazing views and is no joke in monsoon season. After backpacking 7 miles and camping over [...]
A beautiful little hike that starts at Rock Canyon Trail Head. The trail starts with some gravel and shale rock and eventually moves into softer dirt. There are 5 bridges along the trail and restrooms at the parking lot. The hike is popular so go early to avoid crowds. The trail is a steady incline [...]
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