Fun Run

Bobcat Bolt

I have to say, I was a bit miffed as my first 10K road race drew near. My support system fell through and I realized that not only would I be running this race alone, I would have to be my own cheerleader. It's still a sore subject mostly because it astounds me how little people, even one's own family members, really, truely listen. I just wanted someone to be around when I crossed the finish line, but for some reason everyone thought I was asking them to run the race with me. And I think that if I had only done the 5K, I would still be quite upset.

Now I'm going to move past that and focus on how it became a really fun run.

I may have came to a 10K by myself, but I did see an old teacher of mine from high school who made me feel good about running the race. I hit an amazing stride running up a big hill and even passed other runners! On a hill!! I walked off a major stomach cramp between mile 2 and 3, and then pushed through the last three miles as best as I could. I mean, really there's no stopping when the UNH football team are the flag and water boys. And they made me laugh too! By the time I did finish the race, I definitely felt like a million bucks... A million sweaty bucks. And also like a little kid because I was probably about as excited as I've ever been because of an ice cream truck that was on site.

I may have came alone, but runners always run together and I couldn't ask for a more solid feeling of community.

Chocorua, Magic Mountain

I know, I'm obsessed with hiking! And I couldn't ask for a more beautiful day to hike Chocorua, one of my favorites! You just don't get views like this anywhere else. It's like being in the middle of the sky!

I have a 10K road race on Saturday in my hometown of Durham, New Hampshire. I'm not much for speed, though I could have been working on my speed instead of hiking... But hiking!! We'll just have to see how it goes. Meanwhile, I'll just be in love with my handsome prince, Peter Bones. That's my puppy. <3



 

Kinsman

I had the wonderful fortune of hiking with four companions this past Saturday. It really makes the adventure more fun, especially when you are able to surround yourself with such good humor and positive attitudes. By the end of the hike I was feeling like magic was as real as when I was eight years old. Although, my aging body with aching joints told me otherwise. I still can't wait to go on more adventures. 

Tomorrow I'm hoping to get out to Chocorua to experience that mountain magic. You know, where you look out and forget about the ground below you and you feel like you're floating in the middle of the sky.

I didn't get any pictures this time around, but an old friend did. If you want to see some crazy moutain top panoramas, check out his portfolio.  

Tripyramids

We're officially entering the season where our pace quickens and our language becomes less than holy. The black flies are swarming the mountains! Yesterday we charged up Pine Bend Brook trail and had barely a breath to enjoy the views or even get a bite to eat. I thought for sure I was going to eat a million black flies while trying to wolf down my PBJ sandwich. I want a bug net hat, I don't care how silly it looks!

It's been very rainy and it's very challenging to think of things to do in the rain. Maybe we'll find the ultimate compromise one of these days and have the best rainy day ever.


 

Osceola

Today a good friend and I hiked, and climbed, Mt Osceola and East Osceola. I've got to say, hiking is my favorite way to get exercise. You don't realize how long you've been at it, expecially when you have such great company. And apart from being surrounded by beautiful nature, it's very enlightening to be able to stop and chat with fellow hikers about how the hike is going that day. It's the older men hikers I ove the most, so sweet and encouraging. They make you feel more proud that you're out there making it happen.

 

Will Run For Beer!

It was unbelievably hot today as my best friend and I tried to push through a 6K run (yes 6K) in Hampton. I'm very impress with all the runners that came out today and so very, very thankful to the families that were in their driveways hosing down the hot runners. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

I definitely do not recommend running in hot, humid weather, but I do recommend trying out a road race. Runners, volunteers, and spectators are so encouraging and it feels great to be in a positive environment, even if physical discomfort is running high.