All sorts of people gathered in the town, visitors to Zermatt, perhaps there to spectate the European mountain running championship held the following day, friends and family of the half marathoners or the relay members at the exchange point. I basked in the intoxicating feel of the runners about the begin their journey.
Month: September 2019
DNS – Realizing I bit off More Than I Could Chew
Prior to this month, my DNS record stood at one, a 5k from my first year of running. I remember only my laziness which encouraged me to stay in bed rather than get up andContinue reading
Charlotte 13.1 2019 Race Recap
I lined up today for the first time in a while. Yes I ran the 5k while on vacation in August but that had a rather informal vibe. Prior to that, the last big race I lined up for took place in Switzerland back at the beginning of July. I realized how much I have missed this and how much I love running the half marathon distance.
Full but not Overwhelmed
I knew that once school started, I would have a lot on my plate. I had normal everyday school obligations plus the ones I have taken on voluntarily. Last week and the week before IContinue reading
Travelogues…A New Series
I have always thought I would write more about my travels than I end up posting. When I think about potential posts, I get caught up in trying to create some grand lesson I learnedContinue reading
Goals and Plans
My days usually pass in consistent patterns, even in the summer. I thrive on this consistency and seek to carve out a modicum through times of unusual change. This summer has come with its fairContinue reading