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I met my best running friend (BRF) in the copy room of the high school where we work. She was a new hire. I don’t know who said “I heard you’re a runner” first, but it probably wasn’t me, since I was still terrified of running with other people. But I like to challenge myself and grow, so when she asked if I wanted to go for a run, I said “Yes, but…” Thus, a long line of excuses was born.
Sometimes running can be a process of self-discovery. I didn’t know how profound this self-discovery could be until I finished my first self-directed, solo self-supported 200km run through the Boreal Forest of Northern Alberta, Canada.
In honor of Earth Month, we wanted to do some special, putting the pressure on more trail clean-up and trail maintenance. Many organizations and trail enthusiasts look after the Earth with daily trail care, but the reality is, most of us are only able to commit a certain amount of time and energy.
Does fast equal better? For me, I am 51, so I’m headed away from my peakest of peak years of speed and strength. By this “fast equals better” metric then, I’m looking at becoming a “worse” runner. But the reality is, in many ways, I’m becoming a better athlete all the time.
How do you train for altitude and vert if you live at sea level or in a flat-ish area? Any tips, tricks, or suggestions would be great!
I may be a frequent visitor to remote places, but I still live in a city. And so, I rely on a broad patchwork of lands where I regularly seek out fresh air, dirt trails, and observe the local flora and fauna. These in-between lands are a marvelous intersection of human use meeting the tenacious and ever-surprising natural world.
I am a newer trail runner, and definitely back of the pack. I struggle with body image and would love to hear your thoughts about accepting one’s body the way it is, rather than trying to fit the mold of a traditional thin runner.
I got into trail running in my mid-30s after having two kids. After practicing classical ballet for the first two decades of my life, I immediately recognized the focus and agility required on the trails and was hooked.
Women's Trail Half Marathon
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