Julie, How can you smile after running 100M? You are a Super Woman. I hope to smile like that after a 50K someday. Keep it up and how many times did you change socks? Is rope hill part of the race? Geesh. Jenna
I changed my socks after 80 miles but it didn't help any. There were 3 river crossings each loop and they were full of sand and dirt very quickly. Yup, rope hill is part of the course. Climbed that sucker 10 times. I was happiest on number 10; knowing that was it! I was so happy and grateful to be finished, and amazed that I had actually done the job. Big smiles!
12 years ago in the haze of a hangover I read Oprah's Make The Connection. It changed my life. I lost the fat, I put down the booze, began eating in a healthy manner, began to walk, then run. Run On! I first began running marathons. Liked it so much I found some crazy ultra runners in MN who showed me the trail and ultramarathons. 39 marathons and 40+ ultra marathons later ( 15 100 mile ultramarathons in the past 5 years) I am sober, lean and happy. I am now inspiring others to run, as Oprah inspired me. Coaching beginning runners is a gift I like to give every day. It's not just about running..it's about all that comes with it: goal setting, empowerment, a belief in oneself, being true to oneself. 2007 brought 4 100 mile finishes, 2008 brought 4 100 mile finishes, a BQ and PR at TCM, a PR at the 100 mile trail distace at Javelina Jundred: 23:13. 2009 brought another PR at the 100 mile distance! Amazing. Lean Horse 100, a dream come true. What holds for 2010? WHO KNOWS?? NOT I!
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Awesome picture Julie.
Julie, How can you smile after running 100M? You are a Super Woman. I hope to smile like that after a 50K someday. Keep it up and how many times did you change socks? Is rope hill part of the race? Geesh. Jenna
Hi Jenna,
I changed my socks after 80 miles but it didn't help any. There were 3 river crossings each loop and they were full of sand and dirt very quickly. Yup, rope hill is part of the course. Climbed that sucker 10 times. I was happiest on number 10; knowing that was it! I was so happy and grateful to be finished, and amazed that I had actually done the job. Big smiles!
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