Laura

Running 100 Miles is Totally Reasonable

I just devoured this book: Grand Trail by Alexis and Frederic Berg. It’s a combination of articles on ultra trail running, profiles of ultra trail runners and races and tons of phenomenal pictures. One article talks about how we are born to run. That we as a species survived and thrived largely because our bodies are built for longContinueContinue reading “Running 100 Miles is Totally Reasonable”

Today We Run

The sky is overcast. That seems to be the afternoon norm these days. Big Girl and Baby Girl are fighting over a blow up bat decorated in superheroes. Or with the bat. I can’t be sure. Probably both. Yesterday, I happened to notice that the bottom corner of our shower curtain is covered in mold.ContinueContinue reading “Today We Run”

Not Your Average Yoga Retreat

I went on a retreat for yoga teacher training this past weekend. An image is likely coming to your mind. Perhaps you just let out a sigh that was a mixture of relief and jealousy. Whatever it is you’re imagining, let me assure you. It was not that. I don’t mean to say it wasContinueContinue reading “Not Your Average Yoga Retreat”

I Was a Bad Mom on Mother’s Day

I ran the Colorado Women’s Classic 10 miler on Mother’s Day. Big Girl ran the kid’s fun run. She did well and ran the whole 100 yards or so. And then she got a cupcake. So she should’ve been set, right? Turns out she didn’t get her fix with the 100 yards or so. WhenContinueContinue reading “I Was a Bad Mom on Mother’s Day”

You Know That Thing You Want to Do? What’s Stopping You?

I’m running the Colorado’s Women’s Classic 10 mile race on Mother’s Day. It’s been awhile since I did a race so I’m feeling a mix of nervous and excited. A friend of mine registered months ago. It took me a lot longer. Then one day she asked me, “What’s stopping you?” Those probably weren’t her exactContinueContinue reading “You Know That Thing You Want to Do? What’s Stopping You?”