6 years ago, I decided to do something outside of my comfort zone, took some chances, and hoped for the best.
There were nerves of how things would be received, anxiety over not doing enough, and the constant fear of failure…not only for me personally, but for the purpose and mission I hoped would reshape the current state of the trail running and hiking communities.
Through this experience my mantra became “take a bet on yourself.” I realized that if I didn’t believe in myself and abilities, how could I ever create change or inspire others to believe in their capabilities to make change.
I hope TS community members will embrace the mantra of “take a bet on yourself,” as it’s the most powerful belief one can have in her pursuit of life.
The reality is that safety for women while running is never guaranteed. It’s a hard and incredibly frustrating reality, and it’s something that I feel so much more intensely after having experienced it firsthand…
I am hours into my 50-mile ultra, with 18 more miles left. 10-minute miles would put me out another 180 minutes. Divide that by 60, and BAM! Only three hours left to go…
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The reality is that safety for women while running is never guaranteed. It’s a hard and incredibly frustrating reality, and it’s something that I feel so much more intensely after having experienced it firsthand…
I am hours into my 50-mile ultra, with 18 more miles left. 10-minute miles would put me out another 180 minutes. Divide that by 60, and BAM! Only three hours left to go…
I am really glad I ran this race as it’s been on my want-to-run list for a few years. As a runner, it was a great training and racing experience. As a coach, it was a valuable experience on how important the details are.
I am passionate about running relays. I love how it builds community and encourages (necessitates?) collaborative problem solving. Most relays aren’t inherently competitive and if
Chances are you’ve heard of the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace. While they vary slightly depending on what sort of outdoor pursuit you’re engaged in, ultimately, they intend to protect the natural resources and the user experience of such by encouraging certain behaviors…
The fear of missing out. We all get it at times but how can we avoid it? Especially when we are experiencing a set-back.
The value we assign ourselves during races is a construct. That cannot define us. But the joy we find in the sport and the kindness we share in the Community- that is who we really are.
When I awoke the next day, I couldn’t find my bra. I only had the one I had been wearing the night before. I searched everywhere and couldn’t understand how something I’d just taken off before bed could’ve disappeared…
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