The Raw & Honest Truth Of A Regular Gal Taking On The Great Outdoors

Snow, dirt, rain or sunshine. My #downhill game needs work. I think too much on the descents. I need to let go… and just flow. Well, within reason. The goal isn’t to eat sh*t for the sake of saying I go fast downhill. 🤣
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One thing I love about trail running is you just get outside and go. Not a lot of gear or extensive planning, unless you want to. But as I’ve started my #ultrarunning journey, I’ve come to realize that I have much to learn and sport specific gear can make my life easier and running more enjoyable. My top hit items to get are a real running vest and actual running tights/shorts. That’s honestly all I need right now to keep increasing time on feet and distance. I got used to running in snow this past March but my shoes definitely are of the more summer kind. Great thing about moisture wicking socks and a fireplace is all things dry. As fast as my feet seem to get wet, they also dry pretty quick so the icky soggy foot feeling hasn’t overwhelmed me at this point.

I will say this. It’s nice to learn lots on a single run because that way I have a better chance of knowing something on my next run. Knowing anything is a bonus at this point.
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I did my first outdoor trail run a bit earlier than I normally would have this season but the time was right to get outside and enjoy the springy winter conditions. It was very early March in Tahoe and last month we were having an odd warm stretch before Miracle March kicked back in. I thought I picked a good trail for some elevation gain but really it was all snow… and lots of it. I’m going to have to get better at trail selection in the winter months. Hopefully by next year, I’ve have my magic touch on trail choice. I really need to channel my #backcountry brain and think aspects to where the snow may and may not be lying in wait.
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Can’t let the boys have all the fun. It’s my turn to #spring into action! The calendar (and front yard) definitely read April but it’s never too late to ride a new board… and then fall in love! Meet Lilith. She’s a 2025 Weston Eclipse snowboard and my new favorite gal pal. Of all the snowboards on my wall, I vote her the Best Womens Snowboard I have! I had hoped to take her to Canada with us when we decided to #springbreak on the #PowderHighway but she was patiently waiting for me when I got home and we had some fun for sure. Winter came back to Tahoe for a couple days so we hit the slopes and the rest is history.

👉 Check out my full review (link in bio) of the 2025 Weston Eclipse and see why you may want to make her your one and only too.
P.S. Big Weston SPRING SALE right now. Great time to cash in for next season.


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Finally! The trails are melting but Old Man Winter has done his number on things too. My pack was light for this run so I didn’t have my chainsaw with me to take care of that enormous tree blocking the trail. But the trail crews in Tahoe are so amazing, the next time I’m out this way, you’d never know this tree was ever here. This long run was much more enjoyable than others as I wasn’t struggling with winter conditions the entire way and the running surface was really compact, not dusty, and no one in sight. I’m also trying different snacks while running. I’m in love with Sport Beans but really just chewy candy in general works for me. Now to the Aussie Bites. That was a disaster. I eat those all the time when on my mountain bike, so I thought why not on a run. They are not for in motion breathing sports. They are only for pitstops. The crumbly nature had me choking and spitting out granola bits until I finally washed it down with water. My heart rate also spiked because I was not breathing during the episode. Not recommended. I’m going to try the GU Waffles next time. I’ve always loved those, especially that they make a Gluten Free version. And my hope is they are less crumbly when trying to chew and run… but we will see how that pans out.

Oh, and the hand on the tree. That was the half way point to turn around so I wanted to thank the tree that was my visual marker to head back home.

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At the beginning of March, I ventured onto a trail that was in no way ready for feet. I’m still not good at gauging what will be melted out. It was so loaded with snow, my pace was brutal and my lower half was soaked by the time I was done. But spring has sprung again (after a quick winter burst) so I’m excited to get back on this trail and see if I can make it to the top of the ridge in my allotted time. Maybe I’ll try again at the end of April. That should be enough time for the sun to do its job.

And that picture of the tape on my shoes. That was a (dumb) experiment to try and keep the snow out but when you’re fully submerging your feet into snow drifts, the first three inches of your shoes is pointless and embarrassing that I thought it would somehow help. Another idiot rookie decision. 😳


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Yesterday’s winter-trudging on a spring day made me want to make my active recovery day much easier. I think I used every tiny ligament, muscle, and tendon in my feet yesterday, transitioning from deep snow to hard pack across those 2 hrs. I chose to log my time-on-feet today on a simple paved path around town. It felt so good to not worry about every step and just let my feet glide on their own instead of having to concentrate on not twisting an ankle. Not every day has to be a fight with nature. That would mentally wear me out. Today was easy sailing as I make my way into another week of training.
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Today was a long run day - 2 hrs for me. When I woke up, the thought of getting in the car and having to drive 45 min to a snow-free trailhead just isn’t what I wanted. I wanted to just step out the front door and go. So I did. And for that, I paid the post-holing-snow-covered-much-harder-than-dry-dirt trail price. I told myself it would be melted out and I’d be fine. But that was just me convincing myself that not wanting to drive was the right choice. After 30 minutes of tough conditions, I stopped thinking about mileage and start focusing on foot placement and keeping a consistent heart rate regardless of what the trail was doing. It was much harder than I wanted. But I guess that’s my rookie learning experience into the world of ultra running. It wasn’t my Plan A but it was just as good because the 2 hrs passed, I got through it, and tomorrow’s another day for a different trail and objective.

I recently told a friend that was having a rough patch “Your worst run is the one you didn’t do.” I have to remember that for myself too. #onward #keepmovingforward
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I’ve never been much of a #springbreak enthusiast, but the opportunity to head north for a spring skiing trip was tough to pass up. First up was Red Mountain in Rossland, BC which I’d never been to before. The second we drove into town, I was in love. Rossland is the perfect little quintessential mountain town you read about and see on postcards. And then you get up to Red Mountain to ride and I was completely blown away at how massive this resort is! Here’s this tiny little town with a resort big enough to swallow the whole thing! If you’re lucky enough to get to this part of the Powder Highway, give yourself enough time to really explore. I’d say a week would be perfect.
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