Run. Walk. Up. Down. Stumble. Sweat. Regret. Hold On. These and many more were the experiences of my 13 miles wandering Powell Butte two weeks ago. I should be spending … Continue reading #52sparks: Faceless Portrait
Tag: Trail Running
Choosing the Hard Way
I write a column for the quarterly Oregon Road Runners Club magazine, and wanted to share about my last ultra…and why I’m trying again.
Finding North
On the last day of 2019, I went for a run on Powell Butte, right as the clouds started pouring down. I’ve run up there before, but always with someone … Continue reading Finding North
#RunPhD: Belong
Bib number pick-up for Marys Peak 25K was in an elementary school gym. The gym was never a favorite place for me in school. It was the place of sit-ups, … Continue reading #RunPhD: Belong
#RunPhD: Love It & Hate It
About once a week for the past two years my alarm has gone off at 5am one morning every week to run. Actually, I need to step back a little…About … Continue reading #RunPhD: Love It & Hate It
Starting Line Miracles 