A Year Of Running Lessons: 2019 Recap
2019 has gone by way too fast. I'm still trying to process January! As I take a look back over this last year, I have learned a lot from my training and races. Running has taught me so much over the years, and am thankful for every experience I have had, even the ones that hurt me initially. Coldwater Rumble 54k! I've learned that the best comeback from a terrible, not-so-good race is to do another one that might be the polar opposite of the experience you just went through. In this case, I experienced a very tough, cold, terrible experience and decided to opt for friendship, fun, and sun! I got the opportunity to join my good friend Jess on her journey to the Estrella Mountain Regional Park out in Arizona for some fun in the desert! I got to run a 52k and I was so full of joy that I think I ran with the biggest smile on my face. The dry heat, the sun, and the Araviapa trail running community were amazing! I also got to escape the terrible winter Minnesota was facing
