I didn’t even discuss my new labels for the types of blogs being posted; I just kinda started doing it. “In-between the mountains” is for posts that talk about a general place or town when it’s, well, in-between the mountains. City experiences and urban adventures are classified as “in-between the city the streets.” Backpacking, hiking,…
Ever feel like every step you take might be the wrong one? Do you sometimes feel like you trudge through life, confused about what you should do next? Or do you feel as if you’re sometimes moving so fast that everything kind of blurs around you? I’ve noticed that I often feel like there’s either…
Fartlek, intervals, tempo, cadence, k’s, 1200’s, etc. etc. etc. What the heck do all of these terms mean? If you are the average runner, you may know some of them. If you are new to running, or looking to get started, you may not know any of them. I have some good news for you…
A week ago today I was in Boston with one of my best friends and college teammate. Despite living hundreds of miles away from each other, our friendship remains strong. This is because of our shared experiences training and racing together and our dedication to continue doing those things now. A good teammate is your…
Last October we participated in this adventure race in Arkansas called Outback in the Ozarks. One of the teams was made up solely of women, and let me just say it appeared they were having a blast. A few months later, one team member stopped by our store and after following her on social media,…
Winter running is hard. I’m one of those people that prefers the chilly temps of winter to the blazing sunshine of summer, but still, it’s hard to step out the door when your bed just feels so good and your home is so cozy. If you set a New Year’s resolution to be more active…
Last November I ran my second marathon after training less than the lead up to my first and in less-than ideal conditions. Somehow, the result was better. My first marathon in Memphis in 2017 was a sunny, beautiful day with just enough chill in the air to be comfortable. I ran it with some of…
Last year we decided it’d be fun to participate in our first ultramarathon. We asked the company we work for, Gearhead Outfitters, to sponsor our relay team for this unique race across the northwest corner of our home state and were delighted when they agreed. Then we trained (sort of) for what would be some…
Just over a month ago I got to take a long weekend and visit some good friends in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. The first thing I thought upon my arrival in this little mountain town was “Can I stay here?” The weather was nice and cool and the town was beautiful. We crammed as much…
“Longing for the unknown but harboring a fear of leaving my comfort zone.” I’m from a small-ish town in South Arkansas called Hot Springs. I grew up encouraged to love people and fear God. In my family you are encouraged to work hard, play harder, and whatever you do, if it’s dangerous, just don’t tell…
