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Gotta Try New Things
A backcountry adventure in which I learned a lot, including that I suck
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Bonus Post: Writing Inspiration
Why we craft and share stories
Jan 10
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I Need to Get Something Off My Chest
Why I’m sharing the story of my breasts and sounding off on cosmetic surgery
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I Need to Get Something Off My Chest
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The History-Making Shot
Mar 27, 2024
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Wild & Tough to Swallow
Jul 16, 2025
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A Drinking and Running Story
Dec 27, 2024
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My Hardrock Hundred Preview
Jul 9, 2025
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Signs of Aging as a Runner
Oct 23, 2024
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Ready, Set, Plan
How to organize your training for the new year, plus ultra inspiration
Dec 31, 2025
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Bonus Post: 'Tis the Season to Chill
A personal update with cheer and fear, and a story of how I fell for slop
Dec 24, 2025
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My Favorite Books and Shows from 2025
Plus a personal update about running or lack thereof
Dec 17, 2025
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Bonus Post: Sound Off About the Season
And think about what you want
Dec 13, 2025
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A Year-End Wrap of Races I Recommend
Where I raced in 2025, plus lottery outcomes and plans for the coming year
Dec 10, 2025
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From Grumpy to Grateful
A personal update plus running-related recommendations
Nov 26, 2025
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Bonus Post: A Parent's Nightmare
A sad reminder for compassion and in-person outreach
Nov 22, 2025
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When a Race Becomes a Race
Being fast didn't matter, until it did
Nov 12, 2025
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Bonus Post: The Eager-Beaver Beginner
Two stories of beginning and aging, plus the link for next week's Zoom
Nov 6, 2025
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