I have always just “dealt” with the feeling of being trapped under a blanket that’s tied down with bricks. Running away from the starkness of February is no simple task. The warm blanket of despair and hopelessness is wrapped in negative self talk and withdrawal and isolation. The post Running in the Dark with Seasonal Depression appeared first on Trail Sisters ..read more

The Pacific Crest Trail traverses the mountain ranges of California, Oregon, and Washington State (Sierra and Cascade Ranges)... The post Trail Spotlight: Pacific Crest Trail  appeared first on Trail Sisters ..read more

Is it that freedom feels like racing the downhill sections with airplane arms outstretched? That it feels like exploring the natural world in a childlike way, pointing out the wild flowers and butterflies with pure joy? The post Freedom appeared first on Trail Sisters ..read more

Let's face it, I have no business being on the bike trainer at all. See, my primary sport is trail running and I run ultras which gives me plenty of cardio and outdoor time... The post Gains in Unexpected Places appeared first on Trail Sisters ..read more

Being an entrepreneur and active woman isn't for the faint of heart, but neither are we, right? As  we navigate the crazy rollercoaster of life, let's remember to cut ourselves some slack, lean on our tribe, and keep chasing those dreams. The post The Balancing Act: Ultra-Running and Entrepreneurship appeared first on Trail Sisters ..read more

As I write this reflection, I’m in late-phase recovery. I’m not running yet, but I can hike and bike a little. When I return to running, I know I will face the voices in my head telling me to be careful and trying to talk me out of attempting technical trails. The post A Little Less Careful appeared first on Trail Sisters ..read more

We choose some hard things- like running races- and others, we are given- like a diagnosis. We continue to find ways to make it through the challenging moments. What I have learned is that amazing feats can be accomplished with the love and support of others. The post Cancer and 100 Miles appeared first on Trail Sisters ..read more

I really should have been paying more attention. I should have taken my increasing blood pressure readings more seriously. But after a year of blood pressure values slowly creeping up, at my annual GYN exam in October 2023, I was finally asked the question: “Are you on blood pressure medication?” I was stunned. The post Lowering My Blood Pressure by Returning to a Plant-Based Diet appeared first on Trail Sisters ..read more

Running through the winter can be challenging and staying motivated takes some planning. I have found that signing up for an early season race can help me get me out the door when conditions are anything but perfect. The post The Case for the Early Season Race appeared first on Trail Sisters ..read more

Menopause wrapped me in a straight jacket of heat, fatigue, and joint pain that surpassed celiac. My attitude was off the charts. Running in the past carried me through so many hurdles but menopause won that race. The post Menopause and Celiac Disease – Eating and Healing appeared first on Trail Sisters ..read more