100s I Considered for 2018

Planning 2018 I knew I wanted to attempt another 100. There's a few options I’m considering. Planning is complicated by a potential move across the...

Inaugural Canal Corridor 100 Race Report

This was my redemption 100. Last summer I attempted Burning River 100 and had the worst 52 miles of my life due to poor nutrition choices and mentally...

Dawg Gone Long Run 50k Race Report and Cat Adoption

The Sign-Up

Two weeks after Dawg Gone Long Run I was signed up to run Canal Corridor 100. Canal Corridor was going to be my second 100 miler attempt...

Essential Items to Carry During an Ultramarathon

1. Blister Pads –

I didn’t realize I needed these until a lovely volunteer placed them on my feet at mile 69 at Georgia...

Forget the PR Race Report

Two weeks after Georgia Death Race I was already at the starting line of another ultra. My quads were ruined and the blisters on my feet had just started...

Georgia Death Race Report

I signed up for this race the morning after my first 100 attempt. It was a friend's idea and I tagged along too not sure if either of us were truely...

Olde Girdled Grit 50k Race Report

This was my final run before taper going into GDR. I ran 11 miles the prior day and went out to hit 50k the next day. I drove up the morning of from...

Rocks and Roots Race #2 (February) Report

Last year I finished the February race as my first 50 miler (and third ultra!). I had some nutrition issues which I now chalk up to inexperience that...

Winter Buckeye Trail 50k Race Report

I signed up for this race as a second day of the made up Super Ultra Weekend that friends created on Facebook. Peer pressure helped me finish my 3rd...

Run for Regis 50k Race Report

This race was not on my radar until I saw some friends on Facebook discussing a “Super Ultra Weekend.” Curious, I asked what this was and quickly got...

Rocks and Roots Race #1 (January) Report

Last year I attempted the 50k in January. I made it two loops (20k) and was starting my third loop. I am not a winter runner. I began running when I...

Dawg Gone Long Run 50 Race Report

This was my peak race for Burning River and the second 50 mile race I’ve ran.

My first 50 was Rocks and Roots in February 2016, where I made a variety...

Another Dam 50k Race Report

Pre Race Nightmare

The plan was to arrive at the start ~40 minutes prior to race. I put the address from the website into my phone and was off. My...

Worlds End 50k Race Report

Overview of the Area

I spent a few days hiking in the area with my dog and boyfriend. I stayed off any trails that I would run during the race to keep...

Tie Dye 50k Race Report

The Tie Dye 50k is held by the Ohio River Road Runners Club (ironic because this is a trail race) and is capped at 150 runners. The course for 2016...