Several months ago, the Ambassador applications for the 2020 race opened up. I applied and hoped with my whole heart I’d be accepted. I know they get thousands of applications, and only 10-15 get selected each year, so although I was hopeful… I didn’t think they’d pick little ol’ me. Fast forward to Monday… when I get one of the most exciting emails ever! I was selected! I couldn’t wait to tell everyone, but I had to keep it hush hush! It made me think about this past January, when I picked up my packet at the expo, and took a long look at the finish line. I had injured myself a month prior ..read more

Last year’s 50k above gives me an idea of how hard this 50 miler is going to be, but I’m still having a hard time wrapping my brain around 50 freaking miles! Now, I know a ton of you have done that distance (and further) a dozen time over, but I’m still in awe of this distance! I started packing tonight (still not finished) and started sipping on a bit of Pedialyte. I’ve heard that this is a good idea a few days before just to ensure fully hydrated! Figured it couldn’t hurt. I had to make sure I packed enough GU, and they said I should pick ALL the flavors. I picked out a few roctane, and a ..read more