Nifty Ten Fifty

Big Alta 50k: 0% Fitness, 100% Heart

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Nifty (Seven) Fifty

Lunch Run

When I signed up for this race a few months ago, I had ambitions to show up fit enough to race the pros, but the universe had other plans for me. Just 72 hours ago, I didn't think I would even make the start line.

This was my first ultra finish line in more than five years. In those five years, I rehabbed major hip surgery, healed a femoral stress fracture, dealt with myriad other small injuries, and climbed my way out of serious RED-S. And just one month ago, I was hit by a car, which resulted in stitches and a concussion. Needless to say, training over the past month was patchy at best. So today ended up being about enjoying the views, the community, and the fact that I can run while just shuffling along to cover the distance. I might have cried crossing the finish line... it took a lot to get there.

This is one of the least competitive performances I've ever thrown down, but it's one of the races I'm most proud of, so you bet it's going on Strava 😉

It takes a village. Thanks to David Roche for always, always believing in me; Pamela Iwasz and Ben Iwasz for the unreal crewing and cheering; Mikaela Wapman for giving me a pep talk out there; Anh Bui for being the best PT ever; and Magda Boulet for so much Roctane drank (this run was brought to you by ungodly amounts of liquid fueling).

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Nifty Ten Fifty

Big Alta 50k: 0% Fitness, 100% Heart

Bike Hut Classic!

Nifty (Seven) Fifty

Lunch Run

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