Own Your Sisterhood
“Define success on your own terms, achieve it by your own rules, and build a life you’re proud to live.” – Anne Sweeney What makes
May 15, 2019
Deserae Clarke
Des is a crunchy, plant-powered, trail-loving ultra runner. She grew up exploring the woods of central PA, and currently lives and runs in Arizona.
Mixing Pups and People on Trails
I love dogs. Well, let me clarify that, I love dogs that I know. When I see strange dogs on the trails my reaction is
May 2, 2019
The Joy of Legos
Legos are an inspirational toy. No doubt they have sparked the imagination of countless future engineers, architects, construction workers, astronauts, superheroes and unicorns. The Lego
January 31, 2019
Where to Run in West Valley, Arizona
West Valley (Phoenix), Arizona When my family and I were looking to move, one of the things that drew me to the Phoenix area was
November 6, 2018
Running as a Habit of Love
The habit of love cuts through confusion and stumbles its way out of difficulty. It remembers the way even when it forgets, for a dumbfounded
October 3, 2018
Let’s Hear it for the Boys
In Lean In Sheryl Sandberg puts forth the idea that one of the most important decisions a woman can make in her career is who she
August 7, 2018
The Ethos of Running
On my college track team we had an athlete who was naturally gifted. She almost always placed well in her event, bringing points that were
May 24, 2018
So You’re Injured, Now What?
Before reading this post, please note that I am not a medical expert. The information contained below is not to replace the consultation of an
March 14, 2018
Dark Side of the Run
I love running in the dark. This love has further blossomed now that I live in the southwest, and dark running is no longer synonymous
January 17, 2018
Fear, Love and Naivety
It is well for the heart to be naive and for the mind not to be – Anatole France It is pretty much inevitable. If
December 6, 2017
Lessons From My First 100 Miler
I went into my first 100 miler thinking I knew what I was doing, how things were (sorta) gonna go, what things I was going
September 28, 2017
The Trail Grit in My Shoe
It isn’t the mountain ahead that wears you out; it’s the grain of sand in your shoe.” ―Robert W. Service Recently I’ve had two separate
July 18, 2017
Mothers and Daughters (and Sons too)
“Girls become lovers, who turn into mothers, so mothers be good to your daughters too” – John Mayer Girls today are constantly bombarded by images
June 1, 2017
Spartan vs. Ultra
Part 2 If you missed Par 1, click here. by Deserae Clarke In my last post I talked about the differences between my two
January 31, 2017
Fueling the Vegan: Race Day
Feature Image: Holistic Hayley I have always been an independent person. I don’t like asking for help, I like doing things on my own. I
January 3, 2017
Spartan vs. Ultra
The Spartan Ultra-Runner: Part 1 I’ve always been one to look for a challenge. There’s just something I find enjoyable about setting up a difficult
November 17, 2016
Mothering an Active Family
It’s a little after 5 am and I’m part way into my first set of burpees. As I go down into my push-up, I watch
September 27, 2016