Blue Collar Nation
It’s in the Waiting Space, that a Life is Lived.
We are happy to share a piece from a fellow trail runner and friend, Elissa Kellner. Her words are both raw and beautiful, as she reflects on motherhood, dreams and adventures in 2020. 2020 has been a year lived in the interim, a year of postponements, a year of waiting. This is an experience […]
A Week Full of Miles
With so many races being cancelled in 2020, folks are coming up with all sorts of clever ways to challenge themselves. Twenty-two years ago, Tiffany Sivco avoided a one mile run at all costs. Today, she can’t get enough miles. “You’re not going to graduate,” my school counselor said while glaring at me from across her […]
Tales from a treadmill….the journey to 100 miles
Have you ever wondered what your mind and body can do if you just tried? That moment when you let go and dive into a great adventure. Michelle Frew just completed a 100 miles on her treadmill this past weekend for the Aravaipa Strong Virtual Race . Let her take you on her journey into the running […]
The Shamrock Half – The journey of 13.1 miles
“Mile six. Mile seven. Mile eight. I was still running. “ ~Melissa Drye By: Melissa Drye For starters, I am not a runner. I essentially hate to run. I have a love-hate relationship with running that began in elementary school, when I was forced to run as part of various sports teams. The furthest I’ve […]
Lone Wolf to Wolf Pack: Overcoming the Fear of Running with Others
“Truth is, you won’t ever be able to find your pack, if you don’t take that first terrifying step. More likely than not, your peers share in your anxiety, and you will be able to find others on common ground, friends for you to lift up and to lift you up in return.” ~Samantha Woodworth […]