Trail Sisters Run with Her Retreats presented by HOKA provides guided trail adventures (run & hike friendly), for all levels of ability and experience! We foster camaraderie and friendship, and provide educational workshops that add much more to the overall retreat experience!
Join us for a 4 day, 3 night retreat in June or August, located in Boulder, Colorado! Enjoy tasty catered meals, a night out on Pearl Street, the Boulder Farmer’s Market, and the following activities:
…and did I mention the retreat swag bag (includes HOKA shoes)!
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 Pacific Crest Trail traverses the mountain ranges of California, Oregon, and Washington State (Sierra and Cascade Ranges)…
One foot in front of the other… keep moving… breath. The sport of ultrarunning shares a strikingly beautiful resemblance to life itself, a metaphor set in motion on a regular ole’ girl’s night out…
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So often when we approach training for an upcoming race or event, many of us put so much emphasis on the physical aspect of training. There is such a huge range of obstacles that can occur because of training or lack thereof: feeling unmotivated to run, not performing as you’d like to be, anticipation or worries about a particular race/event, etc. The list goes on…
I can hear the crunch of the dried Carolina pine straw under my feet while I search for the tiniest hint of new growth, but even nature is so clearly in its restful, dormant state. If Mother nature takes this seasonal pause, wouldn’t we honor our bodies in the same way too?
My mom started running ultras back in the late 90s. She wore boxer shorts and a bikini top. She drank one Coke to get her to the finish of AC 100. I remember watching her cross that finish line when I was 12 years old and thinking she was nuts and absolutely incredible.
How often do we brush off pain associated with Running? “My foot hurts, I bet I need new shoes.” “It’s just a rolled ankle I’ll be fine.” “Oh yeah, I’m limping because I have runner’s knee.”
We self-diagnose, take a day or two off, then grit our teeth and get right back at it. We assume it’s nothing because we want it to be nothing. We fear the worst-case scenario that something is seriously wrong.
When you hear the word “competitive” as it relates to being a runner, what do you think? I’d be willing to bet that you probably thought of professional runners, sub elites, those who are at the front of the pack in races that you attend, or men. And I’d be willing to bet that you’re not alone in this thinking.
The orthopedic surgeon pointed to a spot on the computer screen, where MRI images of my knee were displayed. “The location of this tear, combined
I developed a strong aversion to people and running called to me because of its individual nature. You compete with others but out there running you are on your own. I used to try out for track and field every year…
I doubt that Yeti will ever run the distances that Alta, a smaller and more energetic dog, did with me. But I can feel our bond becoming stronger. Whenever I pull on my running shoes, he comes to the door, does a downward dog stretch, and looks at me with anticipation.
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