My first freakin’ 100 mile run FINISH!!!
| November 9, 2016 | Posted by Melinda under Event Report, Ultra Running |
I was going to name this something reasonable like “Rio Del Lago 100 mile run report”. But screw that. You only have so many firsts right???? I didn’t run with a camera so please go over to FastCory’s blog here and look at some of the amazing scenery. This is just a FRACTION of the […] more
Rio Del Lago 100 2016 Tracking
| November 3, 2016 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Tracking Ultra Live will be doing runner tracking on my 100 mile race Saturday. Click Here It’s important to remember that the results are often not updated in real time so don’t panic if you don’t see me come through an aid station when I should. Also, sometimes there are glitches – Pioneer 50 also […] more
November 2016 Link Luv
| November 3, 2016 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Consider supporting Amber by buying a ticket to the BBQ or donating a silent auction item? She’s ML’s trainer but also a friend. She took a fall off of a horse and sustained an injury to her vertebra. So far the word is she’ll make a complete recovery but it’s tough to lose a couple […] more
October 2016 IRL
| November 1, 2016 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
This will be short and sweet since all I did was….run. Sorry Ponies. Next week I swear. Because this month’s IRL is all about running, I’ve decided to do a little pre-race interview…with myself. Running Tell me about your training… I ran just over 106 miles last month, which is consistent with the mileage I ran […] more
Oakland Hills 3×3
| October 31, 2016 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
On Saturday I joined Birthday Gals Cyd Ross and Funder on a half marathon in the redwood park in Oakland. It was PRETTY and it had HILLS. I should learn by now. Any half marathon that is Funder’s idea is going to be hard – Wildcat was no walk in the park (although how much […] more
Rio Preview
| October 27, 2016 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Still so so SO busy over here getting the last details worked out for my first 100 mile run. Finished the pace chart Created the crew T-shirt Logo Went for a longish run/hike to see how the trails held up in the recent rain. While desperately trying to go slow enough since I am tapering. […] more
Blue
| October 25, 2016 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
I have a lot to write about, but am absolutely swamped getting the details ready for Rio. So, today enjoy some pictures of Farley’s son “Blue” that his owner sent me. I wasn’t the one that bred Farley, birthed Blue, or have even met him or his owner – but it’s cool to see her […] more
