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Tag Archives | women’s running
Telluride Mountain Run Report: Still Got It
I felt a burning determination to finish this course, partly because I was the only over-50 woman entered. The drive also comes from the paradox of ultrarunning: the more I wear myself out, the more powerful I feel during and after.
The Speedgoat 50K Reality Check
Frustration boiled over as my feet slipped and I fell hard on my tailbone yet again. I willed myself to practice self-compassion and remind myself that I was doing something only a very few number of people can do under normal circumstances, and a much smaller fraction can do during this pandemic.
Today I’m Gonna Run Like It’s 1999
A flashback sparks excitement for training and racing 20 years later. Here’s my lineup for 2019.
Making Peace With “My Old Self”: Advice on Aging and Longevity in Running
I need to let go of longing for a supposedly better version of myself from years ago. Remember and celebrate all the things that this 2017 version of me did that the 2007 person couldn’t fathom.
Women of the Hardrock 100—Growing In Numbers and Recognition, They Rock
Words of wisdom from a panel discussion, plus some of my thoughts on this year’s Hardrock and its female field.
Getting Closer to Fulfilling Two Stretch Goals
It’s taper time, so I reflect on peak training for the Mauna to Mauna Ultra and share an exciting update about Free to Run.
All Women Should Be Free to Run: A Campaign For Those Who Face Violence and Repression
Please learn about and support my campaign for Free to Run. Let’s help change parts of the world where women sorely need not just athletics, but basic rights and education, by using the power of running and recreational sports to bridge divides.
Women’s Trail Running in Okinawa Brings Military Wives Together
How does a military wife stationed in Okinawa keep her spirits up? By trail running with other women! Jannine Myers writes about the special bond she and other military wives formed through the group Women on Okinawan Trails, and she spotlights Southern Japan as a running destination.