Tag: Back of the pack

2018 Folsom Lake Ultra Trail 110K | Clockwise

It was the perfect tune up race leading up to RDL. It gave me confidence that my body is capable of running 68.5 miles (a personal best) in 19 hours. I learned a few things that will, hopefully, help me in the final weeks of training for RDL. But in ultra running, there are no guarantees. 100 miles is a very long way to run, and no matter how well you prepare, there are many variables — some of which are outside of your control. The only thing you can do is prepare to the best of your abilities, toe the start line (hopefully) healthy, and give it your best on race day.

2018 Rio Del Lago — My First 100-Miler!

Another reason I wanted to run 100 miles is because I have a daughter who is transitioning to adulthood, and two young nieces who, according to my sister, look up to me like I were Pink. Yes, the singer. I wanted to show them that it’s okay to dream big dreams and follow your passion, no matter how uncertain the outcome; that the joy is in the pursuit; and the reward for having done it is in knowing that you can, and you did.

2019 Canyons 100K

The decision to run Canyons 100K did not come lightly. I’ve finished other 100Ks before — so the distance was not new to me; but the most I had climbed was 13,000 feet. The course description on Epic Endurance Events’s website both excited and scared me: “Participants will experience some of the most scenic and challenging sections of the iconic WS Trail as they cover up to 15,000 feet of gain through the Canyons between Swinging Bridge and the famous river crossing at Rucky Chucky. Your limits will be tested and your finish will be hard fought as this is the most rugged and difficult of sections of the Western States Trail, RUN TWICE.” If I could finish in 18 hours, I would get my Western States qualifier. Clearly, this race was at the edge of my possible…It was perfect!