Tag: Cactus Rose 50

The good the bad and the ugly; Most memorable Long Runs/Hikes

The good the bad and the ugly; Most memorable Long Runs/Hikes

I have been running since March 2005, when my basketball coach convinced me to run track. It did not take long until I was hooked, running everyday and pushing my body to the limit. However, it was not until August 2011 that I also became 

Cactus Rose 50 Miler

Cactus Rose 50 Miler

This was my first ultra in Texas, my first ultra in graduate school and my first ultra since Leadville. Needless to say I was anxious to hit the trails for the weekend. I feel that my training for the race was solid, about 85 miles